Heat

Has it been hotter than normal this Summer in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA? Let's take a look at the numbers.

The Louisiana Department of Health has reported that the deaths happened this June and July.

Did you realize that this type of excessive heat could actually turn a number of things stored in your garage into ticking timebombs?

With temperatures this high, are we anywhere near record high temperatures? You might just be shocked to see just how hot it's been in these parts.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that even though summer doesn't officially begin until tomorrow, Mother Nature has already turned the oven on

Over the next few days, the forecast calls for a heat index in the triple-digits here in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA. Add to that the fact that well over 100,000 customers are still without power and we have a dangerous situation. If you don't want to feel like you're living in Mother Nature's Easy Bake Oven, here are a few things you can do to stay cool and safe.

Last year, the Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana area saw record-breaking temperatures over the summer and as we enter the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, the unofficial kickoff to summer, it's a good time to review heat safety tips for you and your loved ones.

If you live in the Shreveport-Bossier City area and you thought that this summer was hotter than normal, you're right!

If you live in the Shreveport-Bossier City area and you think that this summer has been hotter than normal, you're right!

In Texas, there's a law designed to help keep Fido out of harm's way during times like this

Grab your sweat towel and check out just how high the temperatures have gotten here before with The 13 Hottest Temperatures Ever Recorded in Shreveport

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.