Alert archive / Louisiana / Heat Advisories in 2021

Heat Advisory 6, NWS Lake Charles, LA

July 29, 202110 parishes in Louisiana; 4 counties in Texas

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this heat advisory at Jul 29, 2021, 2:55 PM CDT for 10 parishes in Louisiana; 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jul 30, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 29, 2021, 2:55 PM CDT (19:55 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 30, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jul 30, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

Counties Allen Parish, LA, Avoyelles Parish, LA, Beauregard Parish, LA, Cameron Parish, LA, Evangeline Parish, LA, Lafayette Parish, LA, Rapides Parish, LA, Saint Landry Parish, LA, Saint Martin Parish, LA, Vernon Parish, LA, Hardin County, TX, Jasper County, TX, Newton County, TX, Tyler County, TX

The radar

The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:55 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 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 61 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 12:00Z on 2021-07-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1942 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lake Charles Mun, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-07-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 9 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
1942 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-21 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
911 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
16 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

659 
WWUS74 KLCH 291955
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
255 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
300500-
/O.NEW.KLCH.HT.Y.0006.210730T1800Z-210731T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210730T0000Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Tyler-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Northern Jasper-
Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, Mansura, Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, 
Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, Lake Charles, Sulphur, 
Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Crowley, 
Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, 
Cade, St. Martinville, Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, 
Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Town Bluff, 
Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Lumberton, 
Silsbee, Beaumont, Sabine Pass, Sea Rim State Park, Orange, 
Vidor, Bridge City, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, 
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, 
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, Call, Gist, Buna, 
Evadale, and Deweyville
255 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values 105 to
  110. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values 107 to 113 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT 
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
180 
WWUS74 KLCH 300018
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
718 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
301000-
/O.EXP.KLCH.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210730T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.HT.Y.0006.210730T1800Z-210731T0000Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-
East Cameron-Tyler-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Northern Jasper-
Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport, 
Simmesport, Mansura, Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, 
Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, 
Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, Lake Charles, Sulphur, 
Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, Crowley, 
Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, 
Cade, St. Martinville, Abbeville, Intracoastal City, Meaux, 
Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, Morgan City, Burns Point, 
Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, 
Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, Grand Lake, Klondike, 
Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach, Town Bluff, 
Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Lumberton, 
Silsbee, Beaumont, Sabine Pass, Sea Rim State Park, Orange, 
Vidor, Bridge City, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, 
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, 
Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, Call, Gist, Buna, 
Evadale, and Deweyville
718 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY HAS EXPIRED...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

25
860 
WWUS74 KLCH 300820
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
320 AM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

LAZ028-029-033-310000-
/O.UPG.KLCH.HT.Y.0006.210730T1800Z-210731T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.EH.W.0001.210730T1700Z-210731T0000Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-St. Landry-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville,
Bunkie, Cottonport, Simmesport, Mansura, Lawtell, Opelousas, 
and Eunice
320 AM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
  115 expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.


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.

&&

$$

LAZ027-030>032-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
310000-
/O.EXT.KLCH.HT.Y.0006.210730T1700Z-210731T0000Z/
Vernon-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-
Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-
Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East Cameron-Tyler-Hardin-Jefferson-
Orange-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, Oakdale, Kinder, 
Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, Reddell, Lake Charles, 
Sulphur, Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, 
Crowley, Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, 
Breaux Bridge, Cade, St. Martinville, Abbeville, 
Intracoastal City, Meaux, Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, 
Morgan City, Burns Point, Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, 
Berwick, Bayou Vista, Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, 
Grand Lake, Klondike, Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, 
Rutherford Beach, Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, 
Warren, Woodville, Lumberton, Silsbee, Beaumont, Sabine Pass, 
Sea Rim State Park, Orange, Vidor, Bridge City, Holly Springs, 
Jasper, Kirbyville, Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, 
Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, 
Call, Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
320 AM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 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.

&&

$$
331 
WWUS74 KLCH 302104
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
404 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

LAZ028-029-033-310515-
/O.NEW.KLCH.HT.Y.0007.210731T1500Z-210801T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210731T0000Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-St. Landry-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville,
Bunkie, Cottonport, Simmesport, Mansura, Lawtell, Opelousas, 
and Eunice
404 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot 
  conditions with heat index values up to 112. For the Heat 
  Advisory, heat index values up to 113 expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.


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.

&&

$$

LAZ027-030>032-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
310515-
/O.NEW.KLCH.HT.Y.0007.210731T1500Z-210801T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.HT.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210731T0000Z/
Vernon-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-
Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-
Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East Cameron-Tyler-Hardin-Jefferson-
Orange-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, Oakdale, Kinder, 
Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, Reddell, Lake Charles, 
Sulphur, Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, 
Crowley, Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, 
Breaux Bridge, Cade, St. Martinville, Abbeville, 
Intracoastal City, Meaux, Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, 
Morgan City, Burns Point, Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, 
Berwick, Bayou Vista, Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, 
Grand Lake, Klondike, Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, 
Rutherford Beach, Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, 
Warren, Woodville, Lumberton, Silsbee, Beaumont, Sabine Pass, 
Sea Rim State Park, Orange, Vidor, Bridge City, Holly Springs, 
Jasper, Kirbyville, Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, 
Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, 
Call, Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
404 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 
  109. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT 
  Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
726 
WWUS74 KLCH 310010
NPWLCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
710 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

LAZ028-029-033-311000-
/O.EXP.KLCH.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210731T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.HT.Y.0007.210731T1500Z-210801T0000Z/
Rapides-Avoyelles-St. Landry-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville,
Bunkie, Cottonport, Simmesport, Mansura, Lawtell, Opelousas, 
and Eunice
710 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...FRIDAY'S EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HAS EXPIRED... 
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 113 expected.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LAZ027-030>032-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
311000-
/O.EXP.KLCH.HT.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210731T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.HT.Y.0007.210731T1500Z-210801T0000Z/
Vernon-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-
Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-
Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East Cameron-Tyler-Hardin-Jefferson-
Orange-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle, 
Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta, Oakdale, Kinder, 
Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou, Reddell, Lake Charles, 
Sulphur, Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Roanoke, Welsh, Lake Arthur, 
Crowley, Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Richard, Lafayette, 
Breaux Bridge, Cade, St. Martinville, Abbeville, 
Intracoastal City, Meaux, Forked Island, Kaplan, New Iberia, 
Morgan City, Burns Point, Centerville, Franklin, Patterson, 
Berwick, Bayou Vista, Stephensville, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, 
Grand Lake, Klondike, Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, 
Rutherford Beach, Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, 
Warren, Woodville, Lumberton, Silsbee, Beaumont, Sabine Pass, 
Sea Rim State Park, Orange, Vidor, Bridge City, Holly Springs, 
Jasper, Kirbyville, Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, Roganville, 
Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown, Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, 
Call, Gist, Buna, Evadale, and Deweyville
710 PM CDT Fri Jul 30 2021

...FRIDAY'S HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... 
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT 
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Louisiana and southeast Texas.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

25

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this heat advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lake Charles, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this heat advisory went out at Jul 29, 10:34 AM CDT, 4 hours 21 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 29, 10:34 AM CDT, 4 hours 21 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1034 AM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

.DISCUSSION...
Wx map shows weak surface Bermuda high pressure ridge a little
further north across the Carolinas to OK/AR. This is keeping light
north to northwest winds across the region, and a land breeze
across the coastal waters. Radar showing scattered showers mainly
across the 20-60nm marine zones this morning south of the land
breeze boundary. This is where most of the activity will continue
this morning and diminish by the afternoon. Lowered the chances of
afternoon showers and thunderstorms to 30% or less across inland
areas as latest shortterm guidance shows slightly less coverage
expected. Temperatures in the mid to upper 80s now expected to
rise into the lower/mid 90s by mid to late afternoon. Heat index
values expected to rise in the 105-110 range once again. Heat
Advisory continues through 7 PM. No other updates needed at this
time.

DML

&&

.AVIATION...
Mostly clear skies across the terminals this morning. Expecting
scattered layer around 4000-5000ft and scattered TSRA begins
later this afternoon across the area. No prevailing visibility or
ceiling restrictions expected, continued VCTS at all terminals
through 01z.

DML

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 616 AM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021/

DISCUSSION...

For 07/29/2021 12Z TAF Issuance.

AVIATION...

Radar showing a few very widely isolated nocturnal showers, though
nothing impacting area terminals. Observations do show a bit of
patchy ground mist/fog, primarily near AEX/BPT, and expect this to
begin to lift following sunrise. For today, light variable winds
become a little more southerly by the afternoon hours. While a
shower or two is possible this morning, expecting isolated to
scattered thunderstorms to become a bit more numerous this
afternoon... Though still not too widespread. Conditions should
prevail VFR aside from if any thunderstorm does manage to directly
impact a terminal. Showers/storms fizzle by the evening with light
and variable to calm winds once again overnight. Could see some
patchy mist/fog once again after midnight. Guidance indicating
better confidence at AEX, so only included slight VIS reduction
there accordingly.

50

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 350 AM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021/

DISCUSSION...

SHORT TERM [Today through Saturday Night]...

A few spotty nocturnal thundershowers popping up in interior TX
this morning, but otherwise dry across the region. Can't entirely
rule out a couple more developing, but overall think the odds are
favorable that we'll remain dry. Aside from that, given the mild/
muggy conditions and calm winds, once again seeing some patchy low
level fog/mist. So far areal observations indicate this is isn't
too dense or widespread, and expect this to be the case going
forward... Though a few denser spots prior to sunrise are
possible.

A broad upper level high is noted via GOES-16 WV imagery centered in
the central Plains, and this will continue to be the primary
forecast element for the next few days. This leaves the forecast
region situated on the southern periphery of the high again today...
Close enough to keep temps on the warmer side of things, but far
enough away to allow weak impulses of energy rotating around it to
aid in afternoon convective development. Like yesterday though,
guidance suggests dry mid-level air associated with the high might
help serve as a hindrance to widespread convective development.
While not overly abundant, a little more consensus present in high
resolution guidance that we'll see a bit more activity today, so
PoPs are accordingly just slightly higher. That said, activity is
still expected to be scattered in nature, and probably not
sufficient to limit the expected afternoon heat. While some mixing
could also help knock dew points back down a degree or two this
afternoon, still looks like overall a pretty good shot for fairly
widespread 105-110 heat indices. To that end, once again opting to
issue an areawide Heat Advisory today out of an abundance of
caution. As always if spending time outdoors, stay hydrated, take
frequent breaks if possible, and find some means to cool off.

Overall, this pattern of weather is expected to continue through the
remainder of the short term period. Weak westerly moving impulses
around the periphery of the upper high along with the daily sea-
breeze will continue to aid in scattered afternoon convective
development. Temperatures will also continue to run a bit above
seasonal normals, and the combination of heat and humidity will
likely continue to yield afternoon heat indices in the 105-110
range. One caveat of uncertainty to point out though is a stronger
westerly wave modeled by the GFS a bit closer to the region on
Saturday than in comparison to the ECMWF. In that scenario, could
see a bit more precip/cloud cover and thus temps a bit more
moderated. For now, leaned towards the drier and warmer solution.

While the local weather will remain largely unchanged, the overall
upper level pattern does at least begin to shift on Saturday as the
upper high begins to feel the influence of increasing troughing into
eastern CONUS.

50

LONG TERM [Sunday through Wednesday]...

Ridging aloft will be undergoing steady erosion heading into the
latter half of the weekend, as jet energy diving south through the
Plains into the Lower MS River valley begins to carve out a highly
amplified ERN CONUS trof. Height falls SUN will be relatively
modest, and with a SW low level flow around a low/mid level ridge
axis stretching across the Gulf, still expecting above normal
temperatures with rain chances not too much above those on SAT.

That will all change by MON, however, as the ERN CONUS trof
continues to dig and a frontal boundary approaches the region from
the north. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are
expected to precede and accompany this weak boundary as it sags into
interior SE TX and Central LA MON afternoon. Frontal progress will
slow MON night into TUE, until a secondary surge of jet energy
nudges the boundary near or just offshore the coast TUE night into
WED morning. Very high rain chances will persist through this time
period, with rain chances starting to decrease beyond WED as some
relatively drier air works in from the north. The widespread cloud
cover and PCPN will hold temperatures at or below seasonal normals
through the early to mid week period.

13

MARINE...

Light onshore flow is expected through the period. Expect daily
chances for shower and thunderstorm activity. Locally higher
winds and seas, along with cloud to water lightning can be
expected near the storms.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX  97  77  97  77 /  30  10  20   0
LCH  94  77  93  77 /  30  10  40  10
LFT  94  77  95  77 /  30  10  40  10
BPT  94  77  93  76 /  30  10  30  10

&&

.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...Heat Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for LAZ027>033-041>045-
     052>055-073-074.

TX...Heat Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for TXZ180-201-215-216-
     259>262.

GM...None.
&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 29, 2:50 PM CDT, 5 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
250 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-302000-
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Calcasieu-Jefferson Davis-Acadia-Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-
Vermilion-Iberia-St. Mary-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East Cameron-
Tyler-Hardin-Jefferson-Orange-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-
250 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Louisiana, south
central Louisiana, southwest Louisiana, west central Louisiana and
southeast Texas.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

A Heat Advisory is in effect through the afternoon hours into the
early evening. Highs in the mid 90s with heat index values ranging between
105 and 110. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur if heat related precautions aren't taken.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Friday afternoon. High temperatures
in the mid to upper 90s with heat index values ranging between 107
and 113. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses
to occur if heat related precautions aren't taken.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-302000-
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA
out 20 NM-Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from
20 to 60 NM-
250 PM CDT Thu Jul 29 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Gulf of Mexico and the
coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf of Mexico.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible. Locally higher
winds and seas along with frequent cloud to water lightning can be
expected with the storms.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible. Locally higher
winds and seas along with frequent cloud to water lightning can be
expected with the storms.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 29, 3:22 AM CDTHeat AdvisoryLCHAllen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more16 hr
Jul 29, 6:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHSaint Martin47 min

Nearby

Heat Advisories in Louisiana, 2021Heat Advisories in Texas, 2021Every heat advisory in 2021

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.