⚠️ Heat Advisory – Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange – Thursday, June 18, 2026

Heat Advisory issued June 18 at 11:29AM CDT until June 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Details

* WHAT…For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108.
For the Wind Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 mph. For the second
Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE…Lower Jefferson, Northern Orange, Southern Orange, and
Upper Jefferson Counties.

* WHEN…For the first Heat Advisory and Wind Advisory, until 8 PM
CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 7 PM
CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot
temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Instructions

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.