There are a couple of things you can do to and for your ice chest to help it perform even better during these times of high heat. A few simple steps before you step out will help keep your items cooler longer.
More than 25 million Americans will be under a heat alert this weekend as the Southwest portion of the United States braces for record high temperatures. This temperature will be rising in Southwest Louisiana as well.
Summer is almost here... and so is the Louisiana heat! With the end of the rain, we can expect some steamy temperatures this weekend and a lot of people will be trying to catch up on chores outdoors.
From what it looks like the parent company of Slip 'N Slide knew it was coming, they saw sales double for 10 consecutive days in late April and were forced to quit taking orders online so they could conserve stock.
Dangerous heat will effect how you work and live today especially during the hours of 11am until 8pm. Heat index values could reach as high as 115 degrees this afternoon.
The National Weather Service forecast through Sunday says highs will be in the mid- to upper-90s. Saturday's forecast simply says "Hot."
Add in that good ol' Louisiana humidity and it pushes the heat index to somewhere between 105 and 115, making it feel like you've been wrapped from head to toe in a big, wet, steamy blanket the minute you walk out the door.
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