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Last Map Update: Tue, Jul 28, 2026 at 9:32:28 pm CDT

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Extreme Heat Wednesday

Hot but Chances of Storms Increase Late This Week

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Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect from 11am to 8pm CT Wednesday. Heat index values up to 115 degrees are expected, especially around the Lakes and MS Coast. Heat Advisory in effect for all other areas outside of the warning for heat indices up to 110 degrees. Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if working outside.

Today and Wednesday will still be quite hot with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values well above 100 F. However, a little relief may be coming for some spots later this week as chances of showers and storms increase starting Thursday. However, despite the chances of rain, it'll still be quite warm with heat index values in the 100s.

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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	20:53	Clear	10	85	73	67	WSW 6	92 [HI]	29.85
Biloxi MS	20:55	Clear	10	89	75	62	W 3	99 [HI]	29.80
Gulfport MS	20:53	Clear	10	87	75	67	W 3	97 [HI]	29.83
Hammond LA	16:35	Partly Cloudy	10	96	72	47	WSW 8	105 [HI]	29.86
Houma LA	18:47	Clear	7	89	75	62	W 10	99 [HI]	29.87
McComb MS	20:53	Clear	10	81	77	87	CALM	-	29.86
New Orleans LA	20:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	85	74	69	WSW 6	92 [HI]	29.85
Slidell La	20:53	Clear	10	85	77	77	CALM	95 [HI]	29.84