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: Wed, Jun 10, 2026 at 10:54:25 pm 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	21:53	Partly Cloudy	10	83	72	69	S 9	-	29.96
Biloxi MS	15:55	Clear	10	86	70	59	S 10	-	29.97
Gulfport MS	21:53	Clear	10	80	71	74	SSE 3	-	29.98
Hammond LA	22:35	Clear	10	78	76	91	SSE 6	-	29.98
Houma LA	18:47	Clear	7	86	75	70	SSE 10	95 [HI]	29.95
McComb MS	21:53	Clear	10	77	72	84	S 6	-	29.97
New Orleans LA	21:53	Mostly Clear	10	81	74	79	SE 8	-	29.97
Slidell La	21:53	Clear	10	79	72	79	CALM	-	29.97

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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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