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Heat Wave and Storm Bertha Threaten Louisiana | Lafayette Louisiana News
Southern Louisiana braces for dangerously oppressive heat with apparent temps hitting 112-118 degrees, compounded by Tropical Storm Bertha’s moisture. An Extreme Heat Alert is in effect—stay hydrated, seek shade, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Bertha, moving west along the northern Gulf, is lopsided with heaviest rain south of its center and a Coastal Flood Advisory for parishes east of Cameron, risking 1-3 feet of flooding. While upper-level winds and dry air may weaken Bertha by the weekend, expect showers Thursday morning and heavy downpours along the coast. Stay cool, stay safe, and…
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