Click HERE for an update concerning the heat threat on Saturday.
Overview:
WHAT: Potentially dangerous heat conditions with heat index values of 108 to 112
WHEN: 10 am to 8 pm on Saturday
WHERE: All of southwest and coastal MS and portions of Southeast LA along and north of the I-10/12 corridor.
CONFIDENCE: We are confident hot temperatures and high humidity will occur on Saturday and could quickly lead to heat illness if precautions aren’t taken.
Impacts:
- Heat index readings will climb above 108 degrees for multiple hours.
- With heat index values expected near or above 108 degrees, heat illness can occur quickly. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstance
