A Weekend Heat Wave Building Across Southeast Louisiana

A weekend heat wave building across southeast Louisiana

Dangerous temperatures and heat index expected

New Orleans area officials urge residents to prepare for extreme weekend temperatures

New Orleans and Jefferson Parish officials are asking residents to take steps to prepare for extreme heat this weekend, as the National Weather Service predicts temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s and a heat index of around 110 degrees.

Big Easy Boils: New Orleans Heat Index To Hit 110 As Weekend Heat Wave Builds

New Orleans is waking up Friday under clear skies, but the relatively manageable start will give way to dangerous heat by afternoon. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s, with humidity pushing the feels-like temperature well above 100 degrees. Heat Advisory Runs Through Friday Evening Friday’s high is forecast near 95 degrees, while heat index values could reach 109. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m., according t…