Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains and Midwest; Heat Pushes into the South and East

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large hail in excess of two inches, strong tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts are likely across parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley and Midwest this evening. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to portions of the Central Plains to the Midwest through Thursday. The heatwave in the Central U.S. will begin to push South and East Thursday Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jun 11, 2026 at 12:48:30 am CDT

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🥵 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	23:53	Partly Cloudy	10	80	74	81	S 12	-	29.96
Biloxi MS	15:55	Clear	10	86	70	59	S 10	-	29.97
Gulfport MS	23:53	Clear	10	79	70	73	S 3	-	29.96
Hammond LA	00:35	Clear	10	77	75	94	CALM	-	29.96
Houma LA	18:47	Clear	7	86	75	70	SSE 10	95 [HI]	29.95
McComb MS	23:53	Clear	10	75	71	87	SSE 6	-	29.98
New Orleans LA	23:53	Mostly Clear	10	79	72	79	SSE 7	-	29.97
Slidell La	23:53	Clear	10	74	72	93	CALM	-	29.96

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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains and Midwest; Heat Pushes into the South and East

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