130
Heat Advisory
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Status: | Actual |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Effective: | August 20, 2026, 4:57 am |
| Expires: | August 20, 2026, 8:00 pm |
| Area: | Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Lower St. Martin; West Cameron; East Cameron; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Tyler; Hardin; Northern Jasper; Northern Newton; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange |
| Sender: | NWS Lake Charles LA |
WHAT: Heat index values up to 110 expected.
WHERE: Central, south central, southwest and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
WHEN: From noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatnillnesses to occur.
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay outnof the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Youngnchildren and pets should never be left unattended in vehiclesnunder any circumstances.nnTake extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Whennpossible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning ornevening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatnstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing whennpossible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the OccupationalnSafety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequentnrest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyonenovercome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.nHeat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay outnof the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Youngnchildren and pets should never be left unattended in vehiclesnunder any circumstances.nnTake extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Whennpossible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning ornevening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatnstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing whennpossible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the OccupationalnSafety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequentnrest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyonenovercome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.nHeat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
