TX WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, July 20, 2022

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EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Shreveport LA

226 PM CDT Wed Jul 20 2022

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS

EVENING...

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot

conditions with heat index values above 110 degrees expected.

For the Heat Advisory, heat index values above 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana,

southeast Oklahoma, south central and southwest Arkansas and

northeast Texas.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 7 PM CDT this

evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly

increase the potential for heat related illnesses,

particularly for those working or participating in outdoor

activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When

possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or

evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat

stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when

possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational

Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent

rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone

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