The heat is returning in full force to south Louisiana over the next few days, starting with temperatures that will feel like up to 110 degrees on Monday.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and more are likely this week, forecasters said. The heat advisory includes most of south Louisiana and south Mississippi, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Slidell, Laplace, Gulfport, and Pascagoula.
The advisory serves as a reminder to drink plenty of fluids and take it easy outdoors during the peak heating period. It’s also a good idea to check on individuals at higher risk for heat-related illness, including older adults and young children…