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Daily Climate Graphic

Climate Data for May 22
  Normal High* Normal Low* Record High Record Low Record Precipitation
Baton Rouge (since 1892) 87 67 95 (1922) 51 (2002) 4.98 (1916)
Biloxi, MS (since 1893) 84 70 93 (1996) 49 (1954) 3.59 (1916)
McComb, MS (since 1948) 86 64 93 (2011) 49 (1993) 1.99 (1974)
New Orleans - City (since 1893) 89 71 95 (1918) 51 (1919) 6.78 (1916)
New Orleans Intl Airport - MSY (since 1871) 87 70 93 (1996) 53 (1954) 2.66 (2008)
Slidell, LA (since 1956) 85 67 93 (1972) 48 (2002) 7.64 (1974)
*30 Year Climate Normals from 1991 to 2020
On this day in 1983: State Police observed a F1 tornado as it touched down in the extreme eastern portion of Baton Rouge. The tornado moved into Livingston Parish south of Denham Springs and lifted shortly thereafter. Several houses received moderate damage along a three mile path.