Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 114 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

* AFFECTED AREAS: VERNON ... RAPIDES ... AVOYELLES ... BEAUREGARD ... ALLEN ... EVANGELINE ... ST. LANDRY ... LAFAYETTE ... UPPER ST. MARTIN ... LOWER ST. MARTIN ... NORTHERN ACADIA ... UPPER VERMILION ... UPPER IBERIA ... UPPER ST. MARY ... SOUTHERN ACADIA ... TYLER ... HARDIN ... NORTHERN JASPER ... NORTHERN NEWTON ... SOUTHERN JASPER ... SOUTHERN NEWTON

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to 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. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.