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Heavy Rainfall Across the Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and Florida; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northwest and Alaska

Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring flooding to parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia today. Recently burned areas will be particularly vulnerable to flash flooding. Gusty winds and low humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions to parts of the Northwest U.S. and central Alaska today. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 2, 2025 at 9:10:37 am CDT

Warming Trend This Week
Holiday Heat Safety
One more day of isolated to scattered chance of showers and thunderstorms before heading into the weekend with low chances of rain. However, the heat will be increasing this weekend so make sure to take appropriate safety cautions especially if you will be outdoors.
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With the holiday weekend looking toasty, now is a good time to review heat safety tips!
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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 LA08:53Clear10847676W 793 [HI]30.03
Biloxi MS08:55Overcast10797381CALM-30.01
Gulfport MS08:53Mostly Cloudy10807584NNW 6-30.02
Hammond LA08:55Clear10847781NNW 593 [HI]30.03
Houma LA08:50Clear5867879W 998 [HI]30.05
McComb MS08:53Clear10807379NW 5-30.05
New Orleans LA08:53Mostly Cloudy10878079W 10103 [HI]30.03
Slidell La08:53Clear10837474CALM-30.02

 

 

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