If you've never heard of the term, 'Wet Bulb Globe Temperature,' you're not alone. However, if you live in Louisiana, it's something you should know about!
Residents of Caddo Parish and nearby Shreveport, Louisiana, and the Ark-La-Tex who use this park frequently might be surprised to find it still closed the next time they visit.
A Covington, Louisiana driver is thankful to be alive after Sunday's storms caused a tree to fall, snap a powerline, then slam down right onto his vehicle while driving.
It's a bird! It's a plane! Nope, that's just a Saharan dust cloud headed over the Atlantic Ocean straight toward the southeastern United States and yes, you guessed it, Louisiana.
In Louisiana, we have some unique ways to phrase things. That begs the question when you want to cool your house, do you turn the air conditioning up or down? Hmmm...
Also, remember your pets can also suffer in this dangerous heat. Make sure they have fresh, clean water, and that they have shade or a cool place to be able to escape from the heat.