Active AlertsWard, LA

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and westcentral Louisiana and southeast Texas.* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.