heat advisory

Most of Louisiana is under a heat advisory for the afternoon and early evening hours today. Here's why some parts of the state are included and why others are not.

The heat index is going to be in the triple digits again today. Do you know how to keep your family safe when the heat is on?

More than 25 million Americans will be under a heat alert this weekend as the Southwest portion of the United States braces for record high temperatures. This temperature will be rising in Southwest Louisiana as well.

In the place where Hurricane Ida did the most damage, recovering residents will now have to cope with extreme heat conditions while being without power.

Heat Advisories have been posted for many parishes in South Louisiana. It's likely that these advisories will be extended over the weekend.

The National Weather Service Office in Lake Charles has posted a heat advisory for almost all of South Louisiana. That heat advisory will go into effect at noon today and will last until 7 pm tonight. The reason for the advisory is to add extra emphasis on just how dangerous the hot weather can be.

The "feels-like" temperature will be in excess of 110 degrees in many places across Acadiana today.

This afternoon outside temperatures could feel as warm as 110 degrees in the shade.

A cold front should kick off showers and thunderstorms today but that doesn't mean we don't have a heat advisory too.

With Acadiana under another heat advisory today, you need to make certain you know the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

The heat will be on again today but at least there is an end in sight.

A life-threatening weather pattern has set up across South Louisiana for today and likely through the weekend.