Shreveport’s Heat Wave Brings Sweltering Days Ahead

Blistering heat this week across the Shreveport area. Our temperatures are expected to climb to near 100 degrees each day this week.

Here's the forecast for the week:

Tuesday: Sunny with a high of 99.
Wednesday: Sunny with a high of 99.
Thursday: Mostly Sunny with a high of 100.
Friday: Mostly Sunny with a high of 98.

Saturday's high temp will not be as bad. The high should be about 94 and then climb back up to 97 or Sunday.

Credit: The Weather Channel

A heat advisory is in effect through 8pm Monday, but advisories are expected each day this week. The heat index could climb to 1090 degrees. The National Weather Service says hot temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illnesses.

What You Need to Do to Avoid Heat Illnesses

Be sure to stay hydrated. Drink lots of fluids. Stay indoors in air conditioning if at all possible. Be sure to stay out of direct sunlight if you must be outside. You are also urged to check in on relatives and neighbors.

If you have to be outside, wear loose fitting and lightweight clothing. Limit any strenuous activity to early morning or evening hours. Be sure to take action when you see any symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

This heat wave is spreading from the south across the midwest and it could be with us for several days.

The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings and watches and heat advisories for millions across the South, Plains and Midwest. Expect these alerts to shift around with the heat dome through the week.