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Heat Advisory 21, NWS New Orleans, LA

September 1, 20215 counties in Mississippi; 15 parishes in Louisiana

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this heat advisory at Sep 1, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT for 5 counties in Mississippi; 15 parishes in Louisiana. It took effect at Sep 2, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 1, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT (06:00 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 2, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Sep 2, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA

Counties Assumption Parish, LA, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, East Feliciana Parish, LA, Iberville Parish, LA, Orleans Parish, LA, Pointe Coupee Parish, LA, Saint Bernard Parish, LA, Saint Helena Parish, LA, Saint James Parish, LA, Saint John the Baptist Parish, LA, Saint Tammany Parish, LA, Tangipahoa Parish, LA, Washington Parish, LA, West Baton Rouge Parish, LA, West Feliciana Parish, LA, Amite County, MS, Pearl River County, MS, Pike County, MS, Walthall County, MS, Wilkinson County, MS

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 100 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2021-09-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1738 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2021-09-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 62 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
1738 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-29 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1021 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
62 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
88 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

888 
WWUS74 KLIX 010600
NPWLIX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
100 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

LAZ034>037-039-046>050-056>061-063>072-075>078-MSZ068>071-077-
080>082-012300-
/O.NEW.KLIX.HT.Y.0021.210902T1500Z-210902T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KLIX.HT.Y.0020.210901T1500Z-210901T2300Z/
Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-
Iberville-West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Ascension-Livingston-
Assumption-St. James-St. John The Baptist-Upper Lafourche-
St. Charles-Upper Jefferson-Upper Plaquemines-Upper St. Bernard-
Upper Terrebonne-Lower Terrebonne-Lower Lafourche-Lower Jefferson-
Lower Plaquemines-Lower St. Bernard-Northern Tangipahoa-
Southern Tangipahoa-Northwest St. Tammany-Southeast St. Tammany-
Western Orleans-Eastern Orleans-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-Walthall-
Pearl River-Hancock-Harrison-Jackson-
Including the cities of New Roads, Lettsworth, Livonia, Spillman,
St. Francisville, Wakefield, Jackson, Clinton, Felps, Darlington,
Easleyville, Greensburg, Montpelier, Bogalusa, Enon, Franklinton,
Bayou Sorrel, Plaquemine, White Castle, Port Allen, Addis, 
Brusly, Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Donaldsonville, Prairieville, 
Denham Springs, Watson, Walker, Pierre Part, Labadieville, 
Paincourtville, Convent, Lutcher, Gramercy, Laplace, Reserve, 
Thibodaux, Raceland, Larose, Destrehan, Norco, Metairie, Kenner, 
Belle Chasse, Chalmette, Violet, Houma, Bayou Cane, Chauvin, 
Cocodrie, Dulac, Montegut, Galliano, Cut Off, Golden Meadow, 
Leeville, Buras, Pointe A La Hache, Port Sulphur, Boothville, 
Venice, Empire, Myrtle Grove, Yscloskey, Amite, Kentwood, 
Roseland, Wilmer, Hammond, Robert, Ponchatoula, Mandeville, 
Covington, Lacombe, Slidell, New Orleans, East New Orleans, 
Centreville, Dolorosa, Fort Adams, Woodville, Gillsberg, Gloster,
Smithdale, Liberty, McComb, Dexter, Salem, Tylertown, Crossroads,
McNeil, Poplarville, Picayune, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, 
Diamondhead, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Moss Point, 
Gautier, and St. Martin
100 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 
  108 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values 
  up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast and southern Mississippi and 
  southeast Louisiana.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 
  6 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 
  AM to 5 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
486 
WWUS74 KLIX 011514
NPWLIX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1014 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

LAZ034>037-039-046>050-056>061-063>072-075>078-MSZ068>071-077-
080>082-020000-
/O.CON.KLIX.HT.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210901T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.HT.Y.0021.210902T1500Z-210902T2200Z/
Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-
Iberville-West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Ascension-Livingston-
Assumption-St. James-St. John The Baptist-Upper Lafourche-
St. Charles-Upper Jefferson-Upper Plaquemines-Upper St. Bernard-
Upper Terrebonne-Lower Terrebonne-Lower Lafourche-Lower Jefferson-
Lower Plaquemines-Lower St. Bernard-Northern Tangipahoa-
Southern Tangipahoa-Northwest St. Tammany-Southeast St. Tammany-
Western Orleans-Eastern Orleans-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-Walthall-
Pearl River-Hancock-Harrison-Jackson-
Including the cities of New Roads, Lettsworth, Livonia, Spillman,
St. Francisville, Wakefield, Jackson, Clinton, Felps, Darlington,
Easleyville, Greensburg, Montpelier, Bogalusa, Enon, Franklinton,
Bayou Sorrel, Plaquemine, White Castle, Port Allen, Addis, 
Brusly, Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Donaldsonville, Prairieville, 
Denham Springs, Watson, Walker, Pierre Part, Labadieville, 
Paincourtville, Convent, Lutcher, Gramercy, Laplace, Reserve, 
Thibodaux, Raceland, Larose, Destrehan, Norco, Metairie, Kenner, 
Belle Chasse, Chalmette, Violet, Houma, Bayou Cane, Chauvin, 
Cocodrie, Dulac, Montegut, Galliano, Cut Off, Golden Meadow, 
Leeville, Buras, Pointe A La Hache, Port Sulphur, Boothville, 
Venice, Empire, Myrtle Grove, Yscloskey, Amite, Kentwood, 
Roseland, Wilmer, Hammond, Robert, Ponchatoula, Mandeville, 
Covington, Lacombe, Slidell, New Orleans, East New Orleans, 
Centreville, Dolorosa, Fort Adams, Woodville, Gillsberg, Gloster,
Smithdale, Liberty, McComb, Dexter, Salem, Tylertown, Crossroads,
McNeil, Poplarville, Picayune, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, 
Diamondhead, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Moss Point, 
Gautier, and St. Martin
1014 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 
  108. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast and southern Mississippi and 
  southeast Louisiana.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 6 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 5 PM CDT 
  Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
708 
WWUS74 KLIX 012324
NPWLIX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
624 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

LAZ034>037-039-046>050-056>061-063>072-075>078-MSZ068>071-077-
080>082-022200-
/O.EXP.KLIX.HT.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210901T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.HT.Y.0021.210902T1500Z-210902T2200Z/
Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-
Iberville-West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Ascension-Livingston-
Assumption-St. James-St. John The Baptist-Upper Lafourche-
St. Charles-Upper Jefferson-Upper Plaquemines-Upper St. Bernard-
Upper Terrebonne-Lower Terrebonne-Lower Lafourche-Lower Jefferson-
Lower Plaquemines-Lower St. Bernard-Northern Tangipahoa-
Southern Tangipahoa-Northwest St. Tammany-Southeast St. Tammany-
Western Orleans-Eastern Orleans-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-Walthall-
Pearl River-Hancock-Harrison-Jackson-
Including the cities of New Roads, Lettsworth, Livonia, Spillman,
St. Francisville, Wakefield, Jackson, Clinton, Felps, Darlington,
Easleyville, Greensburg, Montpelier, Bogalusa, Enon, Franklinton,
Bayou Sorrel, Plaquemine, White Castle, Port Allen, Addis, 
Brusly, Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Donaldsonville, Prairieville, 
Denham Springs, Watson, Walker, Pierre Part, Labadieville, 
Paincourtville, Convent, Lutcher, Gramercy, Laplace, Reserve, 
Thibodaux, Raceland, Larose, Destrehan, Norco, Metairie, Kenner, 
Belle Chasse, Chalmette, Violet, Houma, Bayou Cane, Chauvin, 
Cocodrie, Dulac, Montegut, Galliano, Cut Off, Golden Meadow, 
Leeville, Buras, Pointe A La Hache, Port Sulphur, Boothville, 
Venice, Empire, Myrtle Grove, Yscloskey, Amite, Kentwood, 
Roseland, Wilmer, Hammond, Robert, Ponchatoula, Mandeville, 
Covington, Lacombe, Slidell, New Orleans, East New Orleans, 
Centreville, Dolorosa, Fort Adams, Woodville, Gillsberg, Gloster,
Smithdale, Liberty, McComb, Dexter, Salem, Tylertown, Crossroads,
McNeil, Poplarville, Picayune, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, 
Diamondhead, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Moss Point, 
Gautier, and St. Martin
624 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast and southern Mississippi and 
  southeast Louisiana.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 5 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
032 
WWUS74 KLIX 021705
NPWLIX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Mobile AL
1205 PM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021

LAZ034>037-039-046>050-056>061-063>072-075>078-MSZ068>071-077-
080>082-022200-
/O.CON.KLIX.HT.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210902T2200Z/
Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-
Iberville-West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Ascension-Livingston-
Assumption-St. James-St. John The Baptist-Upper Lafourche-
St. Charles-Upper Jefferson-Upper Plaquemines-Upper St. Bernard-
Upper Terrebonne-Lower Terrebonne-Lower Lafourche-Lower Jefferson-
Lower Plaquemines-Lower St. Bernard-Northern Tangipahoa-
Southern Tangipahoa-Northwest St. Tammany-Southeast St. Tammany-
Western Orleans-Eastern Orleans-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-Walthall-
Pearl River-Hancock-Harrison-Jackson-
Including the cities of New Roads, Lettsworth, Livonia, Spillman,
St. Francisville, Wakefield, Jackson, Clinton, Felps, Darlington,
Easleyville, Greensburg, Montpelier, Bogalusa, Enon, Franklinton,
Bayou Sorrel, Plaquemine, White Castle, Port Allen, Addis, 
Brusly, Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Donaldsonville, Prairieville, 
Denham Springs, Watson, Walker, Pierre Part, Labadieville, 
Paincourtville, Convent, Lutcher, Gramercy, Laplace, Reserve, 
Thibodaux, Raceland, Larose, Destrehan, Norco, Metairie, Kenner, 
Belle Chasse, Chalmette, Violet, Houma, Bayou Cane, Chauvin, 
Cocodrie, Dulac, Montegut, Galliano, Cut Off, Golden Meadow, 
Leeville, Buras, Pointe A La Hache, Port Sulphur, Boothville, 
Venice, Empire, Myrtle Grove, Yscloskey, Amite, Kentwood, 
Roseland, Wilmer, Hammond, Robert, Ponchatoula, Mandeville, 
Covington, Lacombe, Slidell, New Orleans, East New Orleans, 
Centreville, Dolorosa, Fort Adams, Woodville, Gillsberg, Gloster,
Smithdale, Liberty, McComb, Dexter, Salem, Tylertown, Crossroads,
McNeil, Poplarville, Picayune, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, 
Diamondhead, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Moss Point, 
Gautier, and St. Martin
1205 PM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast and southern Mississippi and 
  southeast Louisiana.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 5 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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 New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 31, 9:42 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningLIXHarrison, Jackson24 hr
Aug 31, 9:45 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningLIXHancock, Pearl River24 hr
Aug 31, 9:46 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningLIXPearl River, Pike, Walthall35 hr
Aug 31, 9:48 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningLIXHancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River35 hr
Aug 31, 9:50 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningLIXAscension, Livingston, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa24 hr
Sep 1, 1:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXPlaquemines29 min
Sep 1, 1:21 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX84 min
Sep 1, 3:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Tammany36 min

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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.