Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, May 1, 2026 at 4:32:25 am CDT

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Rain Continues Through Saturday Evening

We are expecting rain at least on and off through Saturday evening. Rainfall totals are expected in the 1-3" range, but could reach 5-6" in isolated areas.

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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	03:53	Light Rain	10	64	63	96	NNW 3	-	29.90
Biloxi MS	03:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	66	62	85	NE 9	-	29.84
Gulfport MS	03:53	Overcast	10	65	62	90	N 6	-	29.87
Hammond LA	04:15	Drizzle	10	64	64	100	CALM	-	29.88
Houma LA	18:50	Overcast	2	78	69	73	N 12	-	29.85
McComb MS	04:02	Light Rain	10	60	59	96	N 6	-	29.89
New Orleans LA	03:53	Overcast	10	71	68	90	NE 8	-	29.83
Slidell La	03:53	Overcast	10	65	63	93	NE 5	-	29.86

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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

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