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Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Sat, Jul 26, 2025 at 4:12:42 pm CDT

3 Day Forecast
Dangerous Heat Risk Mon/Tue
Heat Safety
Rain is still very likely across the whole area tomorrow, but the chances diminish into Sunday and next week. The new threat starting Sunday will be a new round of heat, with hot days and warmer than normal nights (so it'll be harder to cool off at night). A need for Heat Advisories will be likely and perhaps Excessive Heat Watches/Warnings.
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Monday and Tuesday are forecast to have dangerous heat with heat index values as high as 116 F. Extreme heat warnings will be likely needed.
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Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths most years. Protect yourself during excessive heat and stay #WeatherReady. weather.gov/heat During Excessive Heat: Find air conditioning. Avoid strenuous activities. Wear light clothing. Check on family members and neighbors. Drink plenty of water. Watch for heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke. Never leave people or pets in a closed car.
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(SM)		 Temp.
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(ºF)		 Hum.
(%)		 Wind
(mph)		Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)		Pres.
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Baton Rouge LA14:53Lightning Observed10857674S 15G2094 [HI]30.08
Biloxi MS15:55Lightning Observed10897766S 12102 [HI]30.07
Gulfport MS14:53Lightning Observed10897870SSE 10G21103 [HI]30.10
Hammond LA15:55Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed10837986SE 594 [HI]30.09
Houma LA15:47Partly Cloudy7897562SSE 999 [HI]30.08
McComb MS11:04Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed10847676SSW 10G2393 [HI]30.11
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