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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Weather Forecast Office New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 2:30:16 am CDT

Heavy Rain Wed-Sun
Heat Advisory Wednesday
Tropical Weather Outlook
While we're confident there will be a heavy rain threat, there is little confidence in the exact rainfall totals or where the heaviest rain will fall, and rainfall forecasts will continue to be refined over the coming days. Currently the forecast calls for 3-6" of rain during the Wed-Sun time frame, but there is potential for much higher amounts, with some locations possibly seeing totals of 8-10" of rain.
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A Heat Advisory has been issued for portions of southeast LA and coastal MS, mainly along the I-10/12 corridor from 10am through 7pm. Heat indices are expected to reach 110 in the advisory and stay between 103-107 for all other areas. Make sure you take frequent breaks if you're working outside, drink plenty of water, check on others, and bring pets indoors.
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There is a medium chance (40 percent) of tropical cyclone development later this week as a disturbance moves westward across the northern Gulf. Regardless of development, this system could bring heavy rain to the area. Now is a good time to review your plans. A few safety tips include: Follow and share info from official sources. Avoid flooded roadways. Monitor the forecast for changes.
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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 LA01:53Clear10797690W 5-29.99
Biloxi MS01:55Clear10837576CALM-29.93
Gulfport MS01:53Clear10817582CALM-29.95
Hammond LA02:15Clear10787591CALM-29.98
Houma LA02:15Clear10817582W 5-29.99
McComb MS01:53Clear10777490CALM-30.00
New Orleans LA01:53Mostly Cloudy10827887W 991 [HI]29.97
Slidell La01:53Clear10797690CALM-29.96

 

 

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