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Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast and Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 3, 2025 at 3:44:17 pm CDT

The Summer Heat Continues...
Holiday Heat Safety
The summer heat continues with isolated rain/storm chances each day through Saturday. Afternoon heat indices range in the upper 90's to low to mid 100's each day. Rain chances perk back up some on Sunday.
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With the holiday weekend looking toasty, now is a good time to review heat safety tips!
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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 LA14:53Partly Cloudy10927659W 10104 [HI]29.96
Biloxi MS14:55Mostly Cloudy10936844N 398 [HI]29.94
Gulfport MS14:53Clear10936945N 998 [HI]29.95
Hammond LA15:15Lightning Observed10877770CALM99 [HI]29.98
Houma LA14:47Partly Cloudy7897562NW 1099 [HI]30.00
McComb MS14:53Clear10936844VRB 697 [HI]29.98
New Orleans LA14:53Thunder \ Cumulonimbus Clouds, Lightning Observed10867774SSW 897 [HI]29.97
Slidell La14:53Clear10936945NNW 898 [HI]29.96

 

 

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