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Additional Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Central Texas; Tropical Storm Chantal to Impact the Coastal Carolinas

Heavy rainfall and flooding concerns remain for today across Central Texas and the Hill Country, with scattered thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Tropical Storm Chantal has formed and will bring heavy rainfall and flooding concerns to portions of the coastal Carolinas. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are expected from the Southeast to Mid-Atlantic. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 6, 2025 at 6:16:27 am CDT

Isolated Severe Storms Sunday
The Summer Heat Continues...
Holiday Heat Safety
Storm chances will be on the increase to end the weekend, especially along and west of the I-55 corridor. A few of these storms could be strong to severe and bring with it gusty winds in excess of 40 to 60 mph, frequent lightning, high rainfall rates that could cause street flooding, and hail up to 1 inch in diameter.
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The summer heat continues with isolated to scattered rain/storm chances today through at least Tuesday. Afternoon heat indices range in the upper 90's to low 100's each day. An isolated strong to severe storm is possible over the next few days.
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With the holiday weekend into next week looking toasty, now is a good time to review heat safety tips!
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Location Time
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(SM)		 Temp.
(ºF)		 Dewpt.
(ºF)		 Hum.
(%)		 Wind
(mph)		Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)		Pres.
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Baton Rouge LA05:53Clear10757496ENE 3-29.99
Biloxi MS04:55Mostly Clear10747087NE 6-29.96
Gulfport MS05:53Clear10737090CALM-29.99
Hammond LA05:55Clear10747397CALM-30.00
Houma LA05:47Clear7757394CALM-29.99
McComb MS05:53Clear10727093CALM-30.01
New Orleans LA05:53Mostly Clear10787487CALM-29.99
Slidell La05:53Clear10727093CALM-29.99

 

 

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