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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
751 PM CDT Tue Jul 29 2025

LAZ028-029-031>033-143-310000-
/O.CON.KLCH.HT.Y.0005.250730T1500Z-250731T0000Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-Northern Acadia-
Including the cities of Eunice, Lawtell, Bunkie, Pineville,
Reddell, Beaver, Kinder, Branch, Opelousas, Effie, Ville Platte,
Church Point, Cottonport, Mamou, Simmesport, Marksville, Crowley,
Oakdale, Alexandria, Iota, Mansura, Rayne, and St. Landry
751 PM CDT Tue Jul 29 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 111F expected.

* WHERE...Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, St. Landry, Allen, and
  Northern Acadia Parishes.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

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.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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