St. Mary Severe Watches & Warnings NOAA Weather Radio

... Heat advisory remains in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening... 
... Heat advisory in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday... 

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a heat
advisory, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. 

* Event... heat index values will range from 105-110 degrees this
  afternoon and again on Saturday afternoon.
 
* Timing... heat index values will remain around or above 105
  degrees for the remainder of this afternoon. For Saturday, heat
  indices will hit 105 as early as noon and be higher than 108 for
  several hours during the afternoon and early evening. 

* Impacts... heat related illnesses will be possible for those 
  involved in outdoor activities and home bound persons without 
  air conditioning or circulated air. 

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. 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, if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

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.



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