Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Rip Currents Along East Coast Beaches

Widespread thunderstorms will continue across the central and southern Plains today ahead of an approaching cold front. Heavy to excessive rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding. Flood Watches have been issued. Swells from Hurricane Gabrielle are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the U.S. East Coast over the next couple of days. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Sep 23, 2025 at 3:51:03 pm CDT

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Likely Rain Amounts Wed to Thu Morning

We may get some much needed rain over the next day or two. Chances are pretty good, up to 80% in the northwest portion of the area, maybe more like normal chances to the southeast.

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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	14:53	Overcast	10	87	74	65	W 10	95 [HI]	29.94
Biloxi MS	14:55	Clear	10	88	71	55	SSW 6	94 [HI]	29.96
Gulfport MS	14:53	Clear	10	89	69	51	VRB 7	94 [HI]	29.97
Hammond LA	15:35	Partly Cloudy	10	92	75	56	S 12G18	104 [HI]	29.94
Houma LA	14:47	Partly Cloudy	7	89	75	62	SSE 13	99 [HI]	29.98
McComb MS	14:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	90	69	50	S 6	95 [HI]	29.95
New Orleans LA	14:53	Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed	10	89	74	61	SSE 10	98 [HI]	29.96
Slidell La	14:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	90	69	50	SE 5	95 [HI]	29.95

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Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Rip Currents Along East Coast Beaches

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