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City of Covington
Saturday August 21st, 2021 :: 03:31 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...Heat index values 108 to 112 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast and southern Mississippi and southeast Louisiana.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ASCENSION ... LIVINGSTON ... ST. JAMES ... ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ... ST. CHARLES ... UPPER JEFFERSON ... UPPER PLAQUEMINES ... UPPER ST. BERNARD ... SOUTHERN TANGIPAHOA ... NORTHWEST ST. TAMMANY ... SOUTHEAST ST. TAMMANY ... WESTERN ORLEANS ... EASTERN ORLEANS ... HANCOCK ... HARRISON ... JACKSON

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
City of Covington
317 N Jefferson Ave
Covington, LA 70433

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 985-892-1811

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Heat Advisory

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