Heat Wave Hits Hard Across Gulf Coast | Baton Rouge News

Scorchers are coming — temps hitting 105-110° with heat index, and Louisiana’s already seen 11 heat deaths this year. A Heat Advisory is in effect Friday, so hydrate, rest, and look out for each other. Dry soil + relentless sun could spark a flash drought. Two tropical waves are being watched in the Atlantic — one fading, the other with a 50% shot at becoming a depression. No storms threatening the Gulf Coast now, but stay tuned. 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/03aeb671bd836dab