Tropical Storm Watches for the Northern Mariana Islands; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains

Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan in the Northern Mariana Islands, as Tropical Depression 16W moves towards the islands and strengthens. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through Saturday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains this afternoon into tonight. A few tornadoes, large hail, and severe winds are expected. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 7, 2025 at 11:44:19 am CDT

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Seasonable summer weather is in store the remainder of the week into the weekend with highs in the low 90s and lows in the low to mid 70s. Rain chances will be highest along the coast each afternoon, but pop up storms will remain mainly scattered in nature. Any strong storm will be capable of producing…Dangerous Cloud to Ground Lightning, Gusty Winds in Excess of 30-40mph, Brief Waterspouts Across Marine Areas, and Locally Hazardous Marine Conditions.

Summer T-Storms - Knowing the Threats: If the forecast today calls for Scattered afternoon storms, typical threats include frequent dangerous lightning, localized flash flooding and sudden strong wind gusts. Be weather aware! If you hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning! Move indoors to a sturdy structure until the storm passes. If you are on or near water and see a storm approaching, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle! If traveling and encounter water covered roads, Turn Around Don’t Drown! HAVE A PLAN in case a storm strikes. Don’t risk riding out a storm outdoors!

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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 LA	23:53	Clear	10	75	74	96	E 3	-	30.16
Biloxi MS	10:55	Lightning Observed	10	86	74	65	NNE 8	94 [HI]	30.13
Gulfport MS	10:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	84	75	74	CALM	92 [HI]	30.14
Hammond LA	11:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	88	78	73	CALM	101 [HI]	30.15
Houma LA	10:50	Mostly Cloudy	7	86	77	74	CALM	97 [HI]	30.15
McComb MS	10:53	Clear	10	84	74	71	CALM	91 [HI]	30.17
New Orleans LA	10:53	Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed	10	86	77	74	E 3	97 [HI]	30.14
Slidell La	10:53	Lightning Observed	10	87	75	67	ENE 3	97 [HI]	30.14

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Tropical Storm Watches for the Northern Mariana Islands; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains

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