Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorm Threats for the Plains and Southeast

A frontal boundary extending from the western High Plains to the Southeast will focus additional showers and thunderstorms this weekend. Some of these storms may become severe, alongside frequent lightning, and isolated instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile dry conditions will continue for the Great Basin where fire weather concerns linger. For the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, seasonable weather. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 2, 2025 at 5:40:40 pm CDT

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Weekend Forecast: Hot with PM Storms

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Forecast Overview: Focusing in on impacts. Rain Chances: Scattered to numerous showers and storms can be expected each day through the upcoming weekend. Greatest timing: early afternoon to early evening, ending after sunset. Localized flooding, dangerous lightning and locally strong gusty winds will be the main risks. Heat: Heat indices will remain elevated thru the weekend in the 100-107ºF range, but it is expected to refrain from reaching extreme heat conditions. Remember to take necessary precautions if outdoors for an extended period of time. Drink water, take frequent breaks indoors or in the shade!

Summer T-Storms - Knowing the Threats: If the forecast today calls for Scattered afternoon storms, typical threats include frequent dangerous lightning, localized flash flooding and sudden strong wind gusts. Be weather aware! If you hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning! Move indoors to a sturdy structure until the storm passes. If you are on or near water and see a storm approaching, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle! If traveling and encounter water covered roads, Turn Around Don’t Drown! HAVE A PLAN in case a storm strikes. Don’t risk riding out a storm outdoors!

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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	16:53	Lightning Observed	10	90	74	59	NW 8	99 [HI]	30.02
Biloxi MS	16:55	Clear	10	88	77	69	S 7	100 [HI]	29.95
Gulfport MS	17:29	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	86	78	77	SSE 5	99 [HI]	29.97
Hammond LA	17:15	Lightning Observed	10	90	76	62	N 8	102 [HI]	30.01
Houma LA	15:47	Mostly Cloudy	7	89	75	62	N 7	99 [HI]	30.01
McComb MS	17:26	Heavy Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed	2 1/2	79	74	84	NNW 8	-	30.03
New Orleans LA	16:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	91	78	65	NW 8	106 [HI]	30.00
Slidell La	16:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	88	75	65	N 9	98 [HI]	29.99

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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorm Threats for the Plains and Southeast

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