Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 20, 2025 at 12:20:17 am CDT

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Sunday's Forecast...HOT!

The "Dog Days of Summer"

Rain chances decrease on Sunday. Generally less than a 30 percent chance during the afternoon hours. With lower rain chances temperatures will soar into the middle 90s for most locations. Take frequent breaks if you must be 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	23:53	Clear	10	80	77	90	SSE 6	-	30.11
Biloxi MS	23:55	Clear	10	85	75	71	WSW 8	93 [HI]	30.09
Gulfport MS	23:53	Clear	10	82	77	84	CALM	-	30.11
Hammond LA	23:55	Clear	10	78	78	98	CALM	-	30.12
Houma LA	23:55	Clear	7	79	77	94	CALM	-	30.14
McComb MS	23:53	Clear	8	76	75	97	CALM	-	30.12
New Orleans LA	23:53	Mostly Clear	10	83	78	85	S 7	93 [HI]	30.12
Slidell La	23:53	Clear	10	79	75	87	CALM	-	30.11

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Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

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