NEW ORLEANS - A Heat Advisory is in effect this weekend with heat index values around 108-112 degrees expected.
The summer heat and humidity will continue with stray showers and storms possible Saturday afternoon. High temperatures will rise into the mid 90s.
Sunday offers a better opportunity for more widespread rain and storm coverage. Soaking downpours are possible, which may lead to isolated cases of street flooding Sunday afternoon.
Rain chances stay elevated again on Monday with isolated pockets of heavy rain possible. High temperatures will be somewhat tamer on Sunday and Monday in the lower 90s. (WWL 07/15/23) Daily Weather Forecast from WWL-TV New Orleans | wwltv.com
At the Angola state prison there have been reports of temperatures inside hitting 120 degrees, according to Michael Cahoon with the Promise of Justice Initiative.
"We have one client describe it as like sitting in your car with the windows up, but all the time," he told WWL.
Temperatures that high are "simply dangerous for anyone to be exposed to, especially those with medical conditions."
The state Department of Corrections say its planning to air condition all prisons. Advocacy groups say the state should've already had A/C installed.
There are 3,861 people currently being held inside the Louisiana State Penitentiary, the majority living without air conditioning. (WWL 07/14/23)
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