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Louisiana summers are getting hotter and more humid, researchers say
Louisiana's summer temperatures have risen since 1970, with record heat-related deaths and emergency room visits in recent years. Climate Central reports average summer temperature increases of 4.1 degrees in New Orleans and 4.3 degrees in Shreveport. In 2023, 88 heat-related deaths and 6,187 ER visits were recorded.
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