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Winn Parish, LA 911
Thursday August 3rd, 2023 :: 02:24 p.m. CDT

Alert

Excessive Heat Warning until 09:00PM Friday

* WHAT... Dangerously hot conditions with peak daytime heat index values of 110 degrees or greater are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, east and northeast Texas and southeast Oklahoma.

* WHEN...Through 9 PM CDT Friday.

* 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: SEVIER ... HOWARD ... LITTLE RIVER ... HEMPSTEAD ... NEVADA ... MILLER ... LAFAYETTE ... COLUMBIA ... UNION ... CADDO ... BOSSIER ... WEBSTER ... CLAIBORNE ... LINCOLN ... UNION ... DE SOTO ... RED RIVER ... BIENVILLE ... JACKSON ... OUACHITA ... SABINE ... NATCHITOCHES ... WINN ... GRANT ... CALDWELL ... LA SALLE ... MCCURTAIN ... RED RIVER ... BOWIE ... FRANKLIN ... TITUS ... CAMP ... MORRIS ... CASS ... WOOD ... UPSHUR ... MARION ... SMITH ... GREGG ... HARRISON ... CHEROKEE ... RUSK ... PANOLA ... NACOGDOCHES ... SHELBY ... ANGELINA ... SAN AUGUSTINE ... SABINE

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the direct 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
Winn Parish, LA 911
119 W Main St
Winnfield, LA 71483

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 318-628-4611

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant 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:
Excessive Heat Warning

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