Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values from 113 to 114, as well as high temperatures from 103 to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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

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. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.