Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Dangerously high heat and humidity will blanket southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi through Wednesday evening, with the National Weather Service warning that heat index values could climb as high as 113 degrees in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans, a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. tonight for Pointe Coupee, West and East Feliciana, St. Helena, Baton Rouge, and surrounding parishes. An Extreme Heat Watch begins Wednesday morning and lasts through Wednesday evening for much of southeast Louisiana, including Lower Terrebonne, Lower Lafourche, Jefferson Parish, and Mississippi border counties such as Wilkinson, Amite, and Pike.
Residents in cities like Baton Rouge, Hammond, Covington, and Franklinton should prepare for oppressive conditions. Local roads, neighborhoods, and outdoor work sites are at elevated risk for heat-related emergencies. The NWS, OSHA, and local agencies urge everyone to limit outdoor activities, stay hydrated, and use air conditioning. Check on elderly neighbors and never leave children or pets in vehicles—interiors can become deadly within minutes.
To stay safe, take frequent breaks in cool or shaded areas, drink water regularly, and monitor for symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Anyone experiencing confusion, fainting, or a rapid pulse should seek medical help immediately.
Hazardous heat is expected to persist into Wednesday evening, with further advisories possible if temperatures remain high. Stay tuned to local updates and be ready for additional warnings.
