Union Parish, LA
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 12:20 PM CDT – Wednesday 07/22 12:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Shreveport LA
What
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113.
Where
Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas.
When
Until midnight CDT tonight.
Impacts
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.
Areas Impacted
- Sevier
- Howard
- Little River
- Hempstead
- Nevada
- Miller
- Lafayette
- Columbia
- Union
- Claiborne
- Lincoln
- Union
- Jackson
- Ouachita
- Winn
- Grant
- Caldwell
- La Salle
- McCurtain
- Red River
- Bowie
Tips to Stay Safe
An Extreme Heat Warning means that extremely dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. You must take precautions to protect yourself and others from extreme heat.
- Stay inside in air conditioning if possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a library, mall, or local cooling center.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and wear loose, light-colored clothing.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for a cooler day.
- If you must be outdoors, take longer and more frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
- Bring pets indoors if possible. If pets are left outside, make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water.
- Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Heat Hazards Continue, Wednesday Extensions Likely
Created by the NWS Shreveport WFO
Heat Advisory and Extreme Heat Warning headlines remain active across our entire region, and additional heat headlines are expected over much of the region on Wednesday. Remember to exercise heat safety precautions if outdoors for any extended periods!
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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