Louisiana
What are the hottest temperatures ever in these Louisiana cities?
Forecasters are warning that Wednesday could bring the hottest temperatures ever in parts of Louisiana, with highs above 100 degrees and heat indexes in the 115 range.
Here is a list of the hottest temperatures ever recorded in key cities. The record for the entire state is 114 degrees, reached on Aug. 10, 1936 in Plain Dealing, which is located north of Shreveport, according to the National Weather Service.
- New Orleans area: 102 degrees, reached on Aug. 22, 1980
- Baton Rouge area: 110 degrees, reached on Aug. 19, 1909
- Lafayette regional airport: 107 degrees, reached on July 13, 1901
- Shreveport area: 110 degrees, reached on Aug. 18, 1909