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Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
Saturday August 17th, 2024 :: 01:40 p.m. CDT

Alert

Excessive Heat Warning until 08:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111. For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected.

* WHERE...Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, St. Landry, and Vernon Parishes.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Sunday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: VERNON ... RAPIDES ... AVOYELLES ... EVANGELINE ... ST. LANDRY

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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
Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
203 S 3rd St
Leesville, LA 71446

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 337-238-1311

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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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