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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains to the Upper Midwest

A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S and linger through much of the work week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Severe thunderstorms are possible from the southern Plains through the Upper Mississippi Valley. Fire weather concerns are expected to persist across the Four Corners region. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jun 22, 2025 at 5:34:37 pm CDT

Hot and Humid Weather Continues
Summer is Upon Us!
Hot and humid conditions continue going into the new week. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s outside of thunderstorms impacting the area. Daily chances of showers and thunderstorms continue as well especially during the afternoon.
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Summer is here and while it's not boiling hot like it was in 2023, it's still been slightly warmer and more humid than normal thus far in June. Local climate sites (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulfport) are between 0.6 and 1.5 degrees above average for the month of June.
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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 LA17:24Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed10877669NNW 398 [HI]30.08
Biloxi MS16:55Lightning Observed10907562S 6101 [HI]30.09
Gulfport MS16:53Clear10867467CALM94 [HI]30.11
Hammond LA17:15Lightning Observed10887771SE 7100 [HI]30.12
Houma LA16:50Partly Cloudy7917559SE 12102 [HI]30.11
McComb MS16:53Lightning Observed10877260ENE 594 [HI]30.11
New Orleans LA16:53Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed10917763S 13G20105 [HI]30.09
Slidell La17:13Lightning Observed10827271N 10-30.11

 

 

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