Heat Wave Alert: Stay Safe as Temperatures Soar | Baton Rouge News

A dangerous heat wave is barreling toward you, with upper 90s temperatures sticking around for days — and it’s only getting hotter. A stubborn high-pressure ridge is blocking rain and trapping the heat, while humidity will push “feels like” temps over 100 degrees. Outdoor workers need to take extreme precautions: hydrate constantly, seek shade, and watch for signs of heat exhaustion. Meanwhile, in the Atlantic, Tropical Storm Cristobal is fizzling out, but other systems could head toward the Caribbean — though none are expected to threaten the Gulf Coast. Stay cool, stay safe, and brace for a scorcher. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe71d9bbd10e334c