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!
Everyone knows things are hot in Louisiana, from the food to the temps, but how hot is it really? The answer is surprising. These are Louisiana's 25 hottest parishes.
Over the next few days, the forecast calls for a heat index in the triple-digits here in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA. Add to that the fact that well over 100,000 customers are still without power and we have a dangerous situation. If you don't want to feel like you're living in Mother Nature's Easy Bake Oven, here are a few things you can do to stay cool and safe.
People are HOT. Well over 100,000 customers are still without power in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA and the surrounding area and folks are starting to get a little edgy. We suggest you keep comments like this to yourself for your own good.
If you live in the Shreveport-Bossier City area and you think that this summer has been hotter than normal, you're right! Let's take a look at northwest Louisiana's heatwave by the numbers.