Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 5:42:37 am CDT

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Seasonable summer weather is in store the remainder of the week and into the first of the new week with highs in the low 90s and lows in the low to mid 70s. Rain chances will be highest near the coast each day, but pop up storms will be more numerous over the next few days. Any strong storm will be capable of producing…Dangerous Cloud to Ground Lightning, Gusty Winds in Excess of 30-40mph, Brief Waterspouts Across Marine Areas, and Locally Hazardous Marine Conditions.

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	04:53	Clear	9	75	74	96	NNE 3	-	29.99
Biloxi MS	04:55	Clear	10	74	69	84	NE 5	-	29.96
Gulfport MS	04:53	Clear	10	73	69	87	NNE 5	-	29.98
Hammond LA	05:15	Clear	10	75	74	95	CALM	-	30.00
Houma LA	05:15	Clear	7	75	74	95	CALM	-	29.98
McComb MS	04:53	Clear	10	73	70	90	ESE 3	-	30.01
New Orleans LA	04:53	Cumulonimbus Clouds, Lightning Observed	10	82	76	81	ENE 5	-	29.97
Slidell La	04:53	Clear	10	73	72	96	CALM	-	29.99

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Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

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