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CENTRAL - Lightning struck a home in Central during a Friday morning storm. The homeowner says there was a loud explosion, and his air-conditioning had to be repaired.
A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect from 11am - 7pm Thursday for the entire viewing area, except St. Mary Parish. The heat index or feels-like temperatures could exceed 108 degrees for several hours.
A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect from 11am - 7pm Thursday for the entire viewing area, except St. Mary Parish. The heat index or feels-like temperatures could exceed 108 degrees for several hours.
As of 3pm on Friday, the Baton Rouge Area heat index maximized at 111 degrees. With similar conditions expected on Saturday, the National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY from 10am – 8pm for local parishes and counties along and north of I-10. This means hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
On Friday, an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the I-10 Corridor from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. A HEAT ADVISORY will remain for all other parishes and counties. The EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING means heat index values will exceed 122 degrees. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Overnight lows in the 80s, especially in urban areas, will not provide much relief from the heat for those that do not have access to air conditioning or shelters.