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 6:46:17 am CDT

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Weekend Forecast: Hot with PM Storms

Summer Storm Safety

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	05:53	Clear	10	74	72	93	NNW 3	-	30.09
Biloxi MS	05:55	Clear	10	77	74	89	NE 7	-	30.02
Gulfport MS	05:53	Clear	10	77	74	90	NNE 5	-	30.04
Hammond LA	06:35	Lightning Observed	10	75	75	99	N 6	-	30.09
Houma LA	05:47	Clear	7	77	75	94	NNW 5	-	30.06
McComb MS	05:53	Overcast	7	73	72	96	N 6	-	30.10
New Orleans LA	05:53	Partly Cloudy	10	82	78	87	N 3	91 [HI]	30.05
Slidell La	06:12	Mostly Cloudy	9	75	74	96	CALM	-	30.06

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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorm Threats for the Plains and Southeast

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