A heat advisory is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT for New Orleans and parts of southern Mississippi. According to the National Weather Service, "Heat index values up to 110 expected."
A heat advisory is in effect due to hot temperatures and high humidity. It covers areas including East New Orleans, Destrehan, Covington, and parts of Louisiana and southern Mississippi. The National Weather Service advises: "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors." Light and variable winds will become east at 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Temperatures will stay in the low to mid-90s through Tuesday, with chances of showers and thunderstorms each afternoon from Thursday to Tuesday. The National Weather Service states that “Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.” People are advised to follow official guidance during the heat.
