- East Baton Rouge Parish is under a Heat Advisory now through 7:00 PM this evening.
- Heat indices of up to 112 degrees are possible.
- Tomorrow from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, EBR will be under an Extreme Heat Watch.
- Heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible.
- Heat indices will continue each day through the work week.
- Rain chances will steadily climb to becoming likely areawide, especially Thursday and Friday, which will reduce the dangerous heat somewhat (see below rain chance graphic).
Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi partners -
Here is an update concerning the heat threat today and Wednesday.
Changes from previous update:
- An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for Wednesday from 10am - 7pm
Overview:
WHAT: Potentially dangerous heat conditions with heat index values up to 112 degrees for the Heat Advisory today and Extreme Heatwith heat indices up to 115 degrees on Wednesday
WHEN: 10am - 7pm today for the Heat Advisory and 10am - 7pm Wednesday for the Extreme Heat Watch
WHERE: All of SE Louisiana and S Mississippi
CONFIDENCE:
- We are confident hot temperatures and high humidity will occur today and tomorrow which could quickly lead to heat illness if precautions aren’t taken.
Impacts:
- Heat index readings are forecast to climb above 108 degrees for multiple hours today and tomorrow
- Extreme heat is forecast with heat index readings above 112 degrees onWednesday
- With heat index values forecast near or above 110 degrees, heat illness can occur quickly, especially on Wednesday.