Heat

The A/C or air conditioner in many Louisiana homes will be put to the test over these next several days of record heat. Here's how you can help your unit and keep your costs lower.

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

With only minimal chances for afternoon showers over the next few days, South Louisiana should have a chance to dry out just a little this week.

Most of Louisiana is under a heat advisory for the afternoon and early evening hours today. Here's why some parts of the state are included and why others are not.

How would you like to drop your car's inside air temperature by as much as 30 degrees in less than 10 minutes? Here's how.

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.

The heat is not just an issue for you and I. It's a big issue for outside pets, they need your help to survive.

As much as I love my pets and try to make sure they are taken care of during the hot weather, I almost lost my 12-year-old Pekingese Gizzie to heat-related illness this week. Other than the six two-legged "animals" I have living at my house, we have four dogs and a cat...

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. ...

This is going to be the hottest week of the year so far. Look for the heat index to top out around 105 degrees every day this week.

All this punishing summer heat could actually be good news for those who haven’t gotten around to paying their light bills.

The Dallas Mavericks are the NBA Champions!!!!  The Mavericks closed out the series last night with a 105-95 to win the franchises first NBA title.