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Extreme Heat Warning
| Severity: | Severe |
| Status: | Actual |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Effective: | August 21, 2026, 4:09 am |
| Expires: | August 21, 2026, 5:00 pm |
| Area: | Beauregard; Allen; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Lower St. Martin; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Hardin; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange |
| Sender: | NWS Lake Charles LA |
WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113nexpected.
WHERE: Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana andnsoutheast Texas.
WHEN: From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday.
IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly duringnextreme heat and high humidity events.
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofnthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.nnDo not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Carninteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.nnTake extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosenfitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningnor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andnheat stroke.nnTo reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andnHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks innshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatnshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is annemergency! Call 9 1 1.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofnthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.nnDo not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Carninteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.nnTake extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosenfitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningnor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andnheat stroke.nnTo reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andnHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks innshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatnshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is annemergency! Call 9 1 1.
