Weather
St. Tammany
Heat Advisory
Statement as of 11:45 am CDT on July 4, 2009
... Heat advisory remains in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening...
Hot conditions are expected to continue through this afternoon. Afternoon
high temperatures will range from the mid to upper 90s. These
temperatures will combine with moderately high humidity levels to
produce heat index readings ranging from 105 to 110 degrees this
afternoon.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids... stay in an air-conditioned
room... stay out of the sun... and check up on relatives and
neighbors.
Record Report
Statement as of 2:05 am CDT on July 04, 2009
... Record high temperatures tied at New Orleans International
Airport and Audubon Park...
the record high temperature of 98 degrees was tied at New Orleans
International Airport yesterday. The previous record was set in
1970.
The record high temperature of 98 degrees was tied at Audubon Park
yesterday. The previous record was set in 1969.