Cooler Temperatures Coming
A better chance of rain and the hope of cooler temperatures are waiting for South Louisiana in next week's forecast.
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Summer Heat Arrives Early In Louisiana
From Shreveport to Monroe and Lake Charles to Lafayette heat indices are expected to top 100 degrees over the next few days.
Heat Getting Dangerous Today
Dangerous heat will effect how you work and live today especially during the hours of 11am until 8pm. Heat index values could reach as high as 115 degrees this afternoon.
National Weather Service Says Heat Is On And It’s Here For A While
The National Weather Service forecast through Sunday says highs will be in the mid- to upper-90s. Saturday's forecast simply says "Hot."
Add in that good ol' Louisiana humidity and it pushes the heat index to somewhere between 105 and 115, making it feel like you've been wrapped from head to toe in a big, wet, steamy blanket the minute you walk out the door.
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