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Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. Read More >

Daily Climate Graphic

Climate Data for July 4
  Normal High* Normal Low* Record High Record Low Record Precipitation
Baton Rouge (since 1892) 91 74 102 (1921) 62 (1947) 2.11 (1915)
Biloxi, MS (since 1893) 89 75 99 (1977) 61 (1924) 4.84 (1922)
McComb, MS (since 1948) 91 71 100 (1969) 65 (1988) 2.86 (1999)
New Orleans - City (since 1893) 94 76 99 (2009) 61 (1924) 2.67 (1959)
New Orleans Intl Airport - MSY (since 1871) 91 76 98 (1970) 66 (1947) 1.43 (1987)
Slidell, LA (since 1956) 89 74 99 (1969) 68 (2014) 3.56 (1991)
*30 Year Climate Normals from 1991 to 2020
On this day in 1973: Residents in Pointe Coupee Parish reported golfball sized hail (1.75 inch diameter) near Morganza.