Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Oct 5, 2025 at 7:02:19 am CDT

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Scattered Showers Continue Today. This morning ,waves of light to moderate rain will continue mainly across coastal SE LA and SE MS. Careful if traveling early this morning! Use caution across wet roads. This afternoon, Scattered shower coverage expands inland across most of SE LA and southern MS. Looking ahead at next week: Monday & Tuesday: Scattered showers/few storms possible again Monday morning thru early evening areawide. Rain chances lower to 20-30% Tuesday. Mid to Late Week: We dry out mid to late week, staying hot though with highs in the upper 80’s to low 90’s each afternoon.

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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	06:38	Partly Cloudy	10	73	66	78	ENE 10	-	29.90
Biloxi MS	05:55	Heavy Rain \ Mist	6	71	68	88	ENE 8	-	29.92
Gulfport MS	06:00	Rain	10	70	69	96	ENE 8	-	29.94
Hammond LA	06:35	Lightning Observed	10	72	68	86	ENE 6	-	29.91
Houma LA	05:47	Overcast	7	73	71	94	NE 10	-	29.86
McComb MS	05:53	Clear	10	70	63	78	VRB 5	-	29.94
New Orleans LA	05:53	Overcast	10	76	73	90	ENE 10	-	29.86
Slidell La	06:00	Light Rain	10	71	69	93	ENE 6	-	29.90

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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

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