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Leesville City Police
Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 :: 02:40 p.m. CDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 116. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Avoyelles, Rapides, St. Landry, and Vernon Parishes. In Texas, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, and Tyler Counties.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* AFFECTED AREAS: VERNON ... RAPIDES ... AVOYELLES ... ST. LANDRY ... TYLER ... NORTHERN JASPER ... NORTHERN NEWTON

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Leesville City Police
101 West Lee Street
Leesville, LA 71446

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 337-238-0331

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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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