Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 26 at 9:02AM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 7:02am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday.
For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Assumption; Northern Tangipahoa; Lower Plaquemines; Coastal Jefferson; Upper Lafourche; Lower Lafourche; Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: