Severe Storms and Heavy Rain the Mississippi Valley and Midwest; Widespread Heat in the Central US

Severe thunderstorms and showers have the potential for large hail, a few strong tornadoes, damaging winds with gusts over 75 mph, and localized flash flooding across parts of the Mid/Upper Mississippi Valley and Midwest. A widespread heat wave will continue across the Central U.S. and Midwest today. Fire weather concerns persist in the Southwest into the central Rockies and northern California. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jun 10, 2026 at 8:44:33 am CDT

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Main impact this week → Increasing Heat indicies

🥵 Heat impacts will increase across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi through the end of the week. 🌡️ Heat index values climb from the mid-upper 90s today to 100-105° by Friday. ⛈️ Only isolated to scattered afternoon storms expected. Stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities. 💧

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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	07:53	Mostly Clear	10	78	75	90	E 3	-	30.04
Biloxi MS	23:55	Clear	10	81	70	71	CALM	-	30.04
Gulfport MS	07:53	Clear	10	78	74	87	CALM	-	30.05
Hammond LA	08:15	Clear	10	78	76	94	CALM	-	30.05
Houma LA	07:47	Clear	7	77	75	94	CALM	-	30.04
McComb MS	08:16	Mostly Clear	10	77	74	90	SSE 5	-	30.06
New Orleans LA	07:53	Mostly Clear	10	81	76	84	ESE 7	-	30.04
Slidell La	07:53	Clear	10	77	74	90	CALM	-	30.04

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Severe Storms and Heavy Rain the Mississippi Valley and Midwest; Widespread Heat in the Central US

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