Forecasters are warning of some of the most intense heat yet this year.
"Extreme Heat Warning for Saturday as heat indices near 115°," WWL TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Franklin explained. "A surface and upper high over the Gulf south leads to hotter temps and a reduction in rain chances."
He days the upper high looks to dominate through the weekend, with intense heat sticking around beyond that.
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"Long range guidance keeps the above normal heat well into the end of August!"
Meanwhile there is nothing in the Tropics that looks to impact the Gulf Coast.
Detailed Forecast:
TODAY:
Partly cloudy. Hot, humid, and mostly dry. High: 97.
SUNDAY:
Partly cloudy, 20% isolated shower. Hot, humid. Low: S 79, N 75. High: 97.
MONDAY:
Partly cloudy, 20% isolated shower. Hot, humid. Low: S 79, N 77. High: 97.
TUESDAY:
Mostly sunny, mostly dry. Hot, humid. Low: S 79, N 77. High: 97.
WEDNESDAY:
Partly cloudy. 20% isolated showers. Hot, humid. Low: S 79, N 75. High: 96.
THURSDAY:
Partly cloudy, 20% isolated showers. Hot, humid. Low: S 81, N 78. High: 95.
FRIDAY:
Partly cloudy. 20-30% isolated to spotty showers. Hot, humid. Low: S 78, N 75. High: 94.
