Heat — Caddo, Louisiana

2001-08-01 · Caddo, Louisiana

Event narrative

A woman died in her home in Shreveport from excessive heat and was found by her son during a daily visit after work. The house was excessively hot and two box fans were running, but an air conditioner was turned off and not used, because she could not afford the cost of electricity.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5263187. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.