Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 27 at 11:16AM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 9:16am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values up to 113 to 115 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. 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.
Area Description:
St. James; St. John The Baptist; Upper St. Bernard; Lower St. Bernard; Southeast St. Tammany; Western Orleans; Eastern Orleans; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension; Upper Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Central Jefferson; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: