Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 8:50:23 am CDT

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There is a SLIGHT Risk of Severe Weather (level 2 of 5) for Sunday mid-morning to late afternoon across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. The highest threat is generally north of Interstate 10. Individual hazard threats are as follows. Wind threat: level 1 of 5. Slight risk of wind damage from winds 60+ mph. Hail threat: low, but possible isolated hail up to 1" in diameter. Tornadoes and heavy/flooding rain are not a threat. Monitor the forecast for changes. Plan ahead for where you will take shelter if needed.

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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	07:53	Mist \ Lightning Observed	4	72	71	96	ENE 5	-	29.89
Biloxi MS	07:55	Lightning Observed	10	72	69	87	CALM	-	29.87
Gulfport MS	07:53	Clear	10	71	69	93	CALM	-	29.90
Hammond LA	08:35	Thunder \ Lightning Observed	10	67	67	100	N 23G31	-	29.95
Houma LA	07:47	Overcast	7	75	73	94	CALM	-	29.89
McComb MS	08:25	Light Rain \ Lightning Observed	10	65	61	86	VRB 5	-	29.90
New Orleans LA	08:19	Mostly Cloudy	10	76	72	87	CALM	-	29.90
Slidell La	07:53	Mostly Cloudy	9	71	70	96	CALM	-	29.90

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Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

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