Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

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Numerous showers and storms are expected today and tonight. Isolated flooding could occur with some of the strongest storms, especially if training occurs over any particular location.

Summer T-Storms - Knowing the Threats: If the forecast today calls for Scattered afternoon storms, typical threats include frequent dangerous lightning, localized flash flooding and sudden strong wind gusts. Be weather aware! If you hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning! Move indoors to a sturdy structure until the storm passes. If you are on or near water and see a storm approaching, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle! If traveling and encounter water covered roads, Turn Around Don’t Drown! HAVE A PLAN in case a storm strikes. Don’t risk riding out a storm outdoors!

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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 LA	13:58	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	92	76	59	VRB 5	104 [HI]	29.94
Biloxi MS	13:56	Light Rain \ Lightning Observed	10	79	75	87	S 5	-	29.94
Gulfport MS	13:53	Lightning Observed	10	78	76	93	CALM	-	29.96
Hammond LA	14:15	Lightning Observed	10	90	77	64	CALM	104 [HI]	29.96
Houma LA	14:50	Mostly Cloudy	7	87	77	70	ENE 7	99 [HI]	29.97
McComb MS	14:11	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	84	75	74	S 14	92 [HI]	29.96
New Orleans LA	13:53	Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed	10	87	79	76	ESE 7	102 [HI]	29.96
Slidell La	13:53	Clear	10	85	77	77	VRB 6	95 [HI]	29.95

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Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

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