Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 2:02:18 am CDT

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Seasonable summer weather is in store the remainder of the week with highs in the low 90s and lows in the low to mid 70s. Rain chances will be highest along the coast each afternoon, but pop up storms will remain mainly scattered in nature. Any strong storm will be capable of producing…Dangerous Cloud to Ground Lightning, Gusty Winds in Excess of 30-40mph, Brief Waterspouts Across Marine Areas, and Locally Hazardous Marine Conditions.

Summer T-Storms - Knowing the Threats: If the forecast today calls for Scattered afternoon storms, typical threats include frequent dangerous lightning, localized flash flooding and sudden strong wind gusts. Be weather aware! If you hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning! Move indoors to a sturdy structure until the storm passes. If you are on or near water and see a storm approaching, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle! If traveling and encounter water covered roads, Turn Around Don’t Drown! HAVE A PLAN in case a storm strikes. Don’t risk riding out a storm 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	00:53	Clear	10	76	74	93	CALM	-	30.00
Biloxi MS	00:55	Clear	10	79	71	75	ENE 8	-	29.98
Gulfport MS	00:53	Clear	10	79	71	76	ENE 9	-	30.00
Hammond LA	01:35	Partly Cloudy	10	76	76	100	CALM	-	30.00
Houma LA	01:35	Clear	10	76	74	93	NE 3	-	29.99
McComb MS	00:53	Clear	10	76	73	90	CALM	-	30.02
New Orleans LA	00:53	Mostly Clear	10	80	75	84	CALM	-	29.99
Slidell La	00:53	Mostly Clear	10	74	73	97	N 3	-	30.00

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Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

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