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Dangerous Flooding Potential in East Texas and Western and Central Louisiana

A High Risk (Level 4 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall has been issued for portions of east Texas into western Louisiana today. For weeks, heavy rainfall has fallen across the Gulf coast states so any additional rainfall today will likely lead to life threatening flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, severe winds and tornadoes will also be possible in central Texas. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May. 16, 2024 at 8:55:53 pm 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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Location Time
(CDT)		 Weather Vsby.
(SM)		 Temp.
(ºF)		 Dewpt.
(ºF)		 Hum.
(%)		 Wind
(mph)		Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)		Pres.
(in)
Baton Rouge LA20:48Thunder In The Vicinity \ Light Rain \ Lightning Observed10756983E 16-29.69
Biloxi MS20:37Rain \ Lightning Observed9806865E 5-29.79
Gulfport MS20:36Thunder \ Lightning Observed10777284E 5-29.78
Hammond LA20:35Lightning Observed10757086SE 5-29.77
Houma LA20:35Overcast7777385E 7-29.74
McComb MS20:39Light Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed10736987NNW 3-29.78
New Orleans LA20:01Overcast10787281E 12-29.74
Slidell La20:05Lightning Observed10767184CALM-29.78

 

 

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