Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Southeast; Late-Season Snowstorm in the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms across Texas to the southern Appalachians pose risks of damaging winds, large hail, a couple of tornadoes, and potential flooding through Wednesday. A late-season snowstorm will continue to produce heavy snow over parts of the central Rockies, possibly resulting in travel disruptions, downed trees, and power outages. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, May 6, 2026 at 4:34:34 am CDT

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Isolated Severe Storms Wednesday

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Isolated severe storms are possible Wednesday, mainly late afternoon and evening. The main threats are damaging wind gusts over 60 mph, isolated large hail, a few tornadoes, and localized ponding of water in poor drainage areas.

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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	04:09	Overcast	10	73	70	90	S 8	-	29.86
Biloxi MS	04:00	Mostly Cloudy	10	75	69	83	SSW 9	-	29.85
Gulfport MS	03:53	Overcast	10	73	70	90	S 8	-	29.87
Hammond LA	04:15	Overcast	10	72	72	97	S 6	-	29.87
Houma LA	18:47	Partly Cloudy	7	77	69	78	SSE 8	-	29.89
McComb MS	18:53	Clear	10	74	51	44	SSW 6	-	29.92
New Orleans LA	03:53	Overcast	10	75	71	87	SSE 7	-	29.87
Slidell La	03:53	Overcast	10	73	69	87	S 7	-	29.87

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Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Southeast; Late-Season Snowstorm in the Central Rockies

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