Excessive Heat Watch in Orleans County, Louisiana
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED
8/12/2023 7:06:00 PM (UTC)
Urgency: Future
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Possible
8/12/2023 7:06:00 PM until 8/14/2023 7:00:00 PM
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
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 lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM
CDT SUNDAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot
conditions with heat index values up to 116 expected. For the
Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 115 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern
Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT
Sunday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Monday morning
through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.




