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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Fri, Oct 3, 2025 at 1:00:21 pm CDT

Rain Chances Increasing this Weekend
Tropical Weather Outlook
Rain chances increasing this weekend. Mainly along the coast Friday and Friday night. Expanding slightly more northward Saturday and Saturday Night then becoming more widespread/areawide Sunday. Will monitor coastal areas for the potential of localized flash flooding Sunday and Sunday night, however confidence is low at this time.
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Low chances of tropical development in the northern Gulf (10%) and central Atlantic (30%). Regardless, periods of heavy rain and minor coastal flooding are possible this weekend along our coast. Please monitor the forecast for updates.
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Location Time
(CDT)		 Weather Vsby.
(SM)		 Temp.
(ºF)		 Dewpt.
(ºF)		 Hum.
(%)		 Wind
(mph)		Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)		Pres.
(in)
Baton Rouge LA11:53Partly Cloudy10796460ENE 9-30.14
Biloxi MS11:55Partly Cloudy10806459ENE 8-30.10
Gulfport MS11:53Clear10816660E 14-30.13
Hammond LA12:35Clear10826554ESE 8-30.13
Houma LA11:47Partly Cloudy7776978ENE 8-30.13
McComb MS11:53Clear10786155ENE 8-30.17
New Orleans LA12:22Mostly Cloudy10827066NE 13-30.10
Slidell La11:53Clear10796664NE 6-30.12

 

 

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