Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

MARCH 26 2009 SEVERE WEATHER

Overview

The second day in a row of widespread severe weather affected southwest Louisiana, with numerous reports of large hail and damaging winds. The damage in St. Mary Parish from these severe thunderstorms was considered worse than the damage from Hurricane Gustav in September 2008.

Local Storm Reports

Experimental Graphical Local Storm Reports for March 26 2009
SPC Storm Reports for March 26 2009
List of All Local Storm Reports for March 26 2009
March 26 2009 Google Earth KML data file