Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 8:03PM CDT until July 30 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 6:03pm
Expires:
July 30, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...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.
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.
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; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov