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Daily Climate Graphic

Climate Data for February 17
  Normal High* Normal Low* Record High Record Low Record Precipitation
Baton Rouge (since 1892) 67 46 83 (1945) 20 (1895) 4.51 (1961)
Biloxi, MS (since 1893) 64 48 78 (1944) 19 (1900) 4.65 (1992)
McComb, MS (since 1948) 65 42 81 (2019) 18 (1996) 3.44 (1961)
New Orleans - City (since 1893) 69 51 83 (2018) 24 (1900) 4.8 (1992)
New Orleans Intl Airport - MSY (since 1871) 67 50 82 (2018) 28 (1996) 2.67 (1992)
Slidell, LA (since 1956) 65 46 82 (2001) 22 (1996) 3.69 (1992)
*30 Year Climate Normals from 1991 to 2020
On this day in 2008: Trees and power lines were reported down in several areas, and hail of dime to quarter size was reported in Saucier (Harrison County). In Tangipahoa Parish, an EF1 tornado damaged the roof of a home and a camper trailer and also downed large trees and power lines.