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Another day of extreme heat and mostly quiet weather

Acadiana is experiencing dangerously hot conditions Thursday with temperatures near 100°F and heat index values exceeding 110°F under an active Heat Advisory. Minimal rain chances are expected, with only scattered pop-up showers possible through Friday as the extreme heat continues.

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