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Daily Climate Graphic

Climate Data for May 24
  Normal High* Normal Low* Record High Record Low Record Precipitation
Baton Rouge (since 1892) 88 67 95 (2010) 54 (1913) 2.3 (1907)
Biloxi, MS (since 1893) 85 70 98 (1896) 53 (1931) 1.9 (1895)
McComb, MS (since 1948) 86 64 94 (2005) 53 (1951) 1.47 (2009)
New Orleans - City (since 1893) 90 71 98 (1941) 53 (1931) 2.16 (1973)
New Orleans Intl Airport - MSY (since 1871) 87 71 94 (2005) 56 (1967) 2.04 (1973)
Slidell, LA (since 1956) 85 68 92 (1996) 53 (2002) 1.02 (1964)
*30 Year Climate Normals from 1991 to 2020
On this day in 1988: A damaging hail storm produced hail that ranged in size from penny size (3/4 in. diameter) to teacup (3 in. diameter). The hardest hit area was the eastern portion of Slidell, where considerable damage was done to roofs and automobiles. Damage to house roofs and cars were estimated at approximately $5.5M.