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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 8:06:16 pm CDT

Another Summer Day On Tap
Heat Safety
High temps tomorrow afternoon will be a couple degrees above normal, but feels-like temps will be below our advisory criteria. Rain and thunderstorms will be isolated to scattered with some being strong, but no severe storms are expected.
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With the higher temperatures, here are some reminders about staying safe in the heat.
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(CDT)		 Weather Vsby.
(SM)		 Temp.
(ºF)		 Dewpt.
(ºF)		 Hum.
(%)		 Wind
(mph)		Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)		Pres.
(in)
Baton Rouge LA19:53Clear10877465CALM95 [HI]30.01
Biloxi MS19:45Mostly Clear10777388NNW 5-29.98
Gulfport MS19:53Partly Cloudy10777593WSW 3-30.01
Hammond LA19:55Clear10857775NNW 396 [HI]30.01
Houma LA19:55Clear10847676CALM94 [HI]30.01
McComb MS19:53Clear10817890CALM-30.03
New Orleans LA19:53Partly Cloudy10877567WSW 597 [HI]30.00
Slidell La19:53Clear10847882CALM95 [HI]30.00

 

 

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