Alertes en vigueurLincoln

What: Heat index values in excess of 105 degrees expected.
Where: Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, south central, southeast, and southwest Mississippi.
When: From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Additional Details: These heat indices will occur near or just in advance of any midday to afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.