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Heat Advisory 13, NWS Lake Charles, LA

August 25, 20216 parishes in Louisiana

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this heat advisory at Aug 25, 2021, 4:01 AM CDT for 6 parishes in Louisiana. It took effect at Aug 25, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 25, 2021, 4:01 AM CDT (09:01 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 25, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Aug 25, 2021, 6:00 PM CDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

Counties Avoyelles Parish, LA, Evangeline Parish, LA, Lafayette Parish, LA, Rapides Parish, LA, Saint Landry Parish, LA, Saint Martin Parish, LA

The radar

The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Lake Charles Mun, LA (KLCH), launched 00:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 121 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 00:00Z on 2021-08-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2686 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 00:00Z on 2021-08-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
2686 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-12 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1216 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
129 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

691 
WWUS74 KLCH 250901
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
401 AM CDT Wed Aug 25 2021

LAZ028-029-032-033-251700-
/O.NEW.KLCH.HT.Y.0013.210825T1700Z-210825T2100Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville,
Bunkie, Cottonport, Simmesport, Mansura, Ville Platte, Beaver, 
St. Landry, Mamou, Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, and Eunice
401 AM CDT Wed Aug 25 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Rapides, Avoyelles, Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes.

* WHEN...From noon today to 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

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


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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

13
2 follow-up statements
851 
WWUS74 KLCH 251555
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1055 AM CDT Wed Aug 25 2021

LAZ028-029-032-033-252100-
/O.CON.KLCH.HT.Y.0013.210825T1700Z-210825T2100Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville,
Bunkie, Cottonport, Simmesport, Mansura, Ville Platte, Beaver, 
St. Landry, Mamou, Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, and Eunice
1055 AM CDT Wed Aug 25 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Rapides, Avoyelles, Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes.

* WHEN...From noon today to 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

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

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$
846 
WWUS74 KLCH 252004
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
304 PM CDT Wed Aug 25 2021

LAZ043>045-053>055-252300-
/O.EXB.KLCH.HT.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210825T2300Z/
Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Iberia-St. Mary-
Lower St. Martin-
Including the cities of Crowley, Rayne, Branch, Church Point, 
Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, Cade, St. Martinville, 
New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, Centerville, Franklin, 
Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, and Stephensville
304 PM CDT Wed Aug 25 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110.

* WHERE...Acadia, Lafayette, Upper St. Martin, Iberia, St. Mary 
  and Lower St. Martin Parishes.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.

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

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

LAZ028-029-032-033-252300-
/O.EXT.KLCH.HT.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210825T2300Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville,
Bunkie, Cottonport, Simmesport, Mansura, Ville Platte, Beaver, 
St. Landry, Mamou, Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, and Eunice
304 PM CDT Wed Aug 25 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Rapides, Avoyelles, Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.

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

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 24, 7:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHCalcasieu, Cameron60 min
Aug 24, 7:13 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLCH62 min
Aug 24, 7:40 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHCalcasieu65 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.