Citing “the current long-range forecast for the New Orleans area through the weekend,” the New Orleans Saints have announced changes to their training camp practice schedule. With rare heat hammering down Louisiana and the Gulf South — high temperatures are predicted to reach 98 degrees Fahrenheit this week, with intense humidity sending them dangerously high — the Saints are looking to limit everyone’s exposure to the elements.
Excessive heat warnings are in effect for many locales. When team drills began at Tuesday’s practice session, head index values rose as high as 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
