Active Alerts Bayard, LA

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 111 expected.* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and westcentral Louisiana and southeast Texas.* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.