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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Daily Climate Graphic

Climate Data for July 1
  Normal High* Normal Low* Record High Record Low Record Precipitation
Baton Rouge (since 1892) 91 73 100 (1894) 63 (1908) 2.56 (1959)
Biloxi, MS (since 1893) 89 75 99 (1980) 66 (1938) 4.0 (1910)
McComb, MS (since 1948) 90 71 102 (2009) 60 (1974) 2.02 (1968)
New Orleans - City (since 1893) 93 76 99 (1980) 67 (1923) 4.67 (1923)
New Orleans Intl Airport - MSY (since 1871) 91 76 99 (1980) 65 (1984) 1.38 (2005)
Slidell, LA (since 1956) 89 74 97 (1982) 66 (2013) 4.38 (2003)
*30 Year Climate Normals from 1991 to 2020
On this day in 1983: A severe thunderstorm produced golfball sized hail (1.75 inch diameter) in Livingston Parish.