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Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, May. 17, 2024 at 3:07:49 am CDT

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Flash Flood Watch
Severe Weather Risk- Tonight
Severe Weather Risk - Friday night
Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding both tonight into tomorrow morning and again tomorrow afternoon into Saturday morning. The highest threat will be for areas along and north of the I-10 corridor including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Gulfport. Remember to not cross any barricades and avoid driving through flooded roadways.
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Severe weather is expected to affect portions of the area tonight. These storms will be most likely this evening and continuing into the overnight hours. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive a warning if one is issued for your location, especially as some of the storms will occur overnight when you are sleeping.
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Severe weather is possible on Friday May 17th. Exact timing and location remain uncertain at this time, but generally looking at evening to overnight hours of Saturday morning for most likely time. Be sure to monitor the forecast for changes, review your severe weather plans, and make sure you have multiple ways to receive a warning if one is issued for your location.
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(SM)		 Temp.
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(ºF)		 Hum.
(%)		 Wind
(mph)		Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)		Pres.
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Baton Rouge LA02:53Lightning Observed10696689E 8-29.72
Biloxi MS02:55Mostly Clear10706586E 16G26-29.72
Gulfport MS02:53Lightning Observed10706584E 14-29.74
Hammond LA02:55Lightning Observed10666598CALM-29.77
Houma LA02:55Mist5707098E 7-29.75
McComb MS02:53Thunder In The Vicinity \ Light Rain \ Mist \ Lightning Observed6636296SE 6-29.75
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