Active AlertsLafayette

What: For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected.
Where: Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida and south central and southwest Georgia.
When: For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday.
Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.