Emergency officials warn of heat-related illness ahead of Fourth of July holiday

BATON ROUGE - For the Fourth of July holiday, you'll catch families and friends at the pool, grilling and popping fireworks outside, but southeast Louisiana is hitting triple-digit temperatures and is in an excessive heat warning.Brad Harris with Baton Rouge EMS says to take precautions when being outside too long. "People don't necessarily pay attention to the heat when they're outside enjoying the company of others, so it's a good idea to keep an eye on everyone in your group," Harri