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 2:56:13 am 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!

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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	01:53	Clear	10	76	73	90	CALM	-	30.07
Biloxi MS	01:55	Mostly Clear	10	82	75	79	CALM	-	30.03
Gulfport MS	01:53	Clear	10	79	76	90	CALM	-	30.05
Hammond LA	02:35	Clear	10	76	75	97	NNE 6	-	30.06
Houma LA	02:35	Clear	7	78	76	93	CALM	-	30.06
McComb MS	01:53	Clear	10	75	72	90	N 6	-	30.09
New Orleans LA	01:53	Partly Cloudy	10	80	78	93	W 3	-	30.05
Slidell La	01:53	Clear	10	77	75	93	N 3	-	30.05

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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorm Threats for the Plains and Southeast

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