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👉 NWS New Orleans Will Update Public, Marine and Fire Weather Forecast Zones in April 2026

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 6:40:46 pm CDT

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Severe Weather Threat - Saturday

A few storms may become strong to severe Saturday evening into the overnight hours. Damaging winds, hail, and a brief tornado are possible. Make sure to monitor the forecast for changes, know how you will receive warnings, and plan ahead for where you will shelter if necessary.

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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	17:53	Lightning Observed	10	75	71	87	SE 7	-	30.02
Biloxi MS	17:55	Clear	10	77	67	71	SE 14G18	-	30.06
Gulfport MS	17:53	Mostly Clear	10	76	68	76	ESE 17	-	30.08
Hammond LA	18:15	Thunder \ Lightning Observed	10	75	71	85	SE 12	-	30.04
Houma LA	17:47	Partly Cloudy	7	77	68	73	SSE 16	-	30.05
McComb MS	09:53	Partly Cloudy	10	75	67	75	SSE 12	-	30.14
New Orleans LA	17:53	Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed	10	79	68	69	SSE 16	-	30.04
Slidell La	18:28	Overcast	10	75	69	81	SE 9	-	30.06

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