Full Notification

* WHAT...Heat index values 108 to 112 degrees this afternoon and again Friday afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Oppressive heat and humidity are likely to continue through the weekend.

* AFFECTED AREAS: POINTE COUPEE ... IBERVILLE ... WEST BATON ROUGE ... EAST BATON ROUGE ... ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ... UPPER LAFOURCHE ... ST. CHARLES ... UPPER ST. BERNARD ... UPPER TERREBONNE ... SOUTHEAST ST. TAMMANY ... WESTERN ORLEANS ... EASTERN ORLEANS ... NORTHERN ST. TAMMANY ... SOUTHWESTERN ST. TAMMANY ... NORTHERN LIVINGSTON ... SOUTHERN LIVINGSTON ... WESTERN ASCENSION ... EASTERN ASCENSION ... UPPER JEFFERSON ... LOWER JEFFERSON ... UPPER PLAQUEMINES ... CENTRAL PLAQUEMINES

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.