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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across the Great Basin and Southwest today, and exceptionally dry and windy conditions will promote rapid wildfire spread through the weekend. Scattered severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible across parts of the Ozark Plateau into lower Ohio Valley and parts of the northern Rockies into adjacent Great Plains. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 12:04:33 pm CDT

Heat Advisory Saturday
Heat Safety
A heat advisory has been issued for the areas surrounding Lake Pontchartrain and Maurepas for tomorrow. Heat index values up to 108 are forecast. Limit time outdoors, drink plenty of water, and take breaks in shade/indoors in AC.
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Here is another message on dangerous heat - Yes, it's summer in the south. So yes, HOT is expected. But the next couple days will be DANGEROUSLY HOT! Here are some suggestions if you'll be outside in the heat...
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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 LA11:53Partly Cloudy10927354SW 14G20101 [HI]30.12
Biloxi MS10:55Clear10887770SSW 9101 [HI]30.12
Gulfport MS11:53Light Rain10877772SSW 699 [HI]30.13
Hammond LA11:55Mostly Cloudy10887564SW 798 [HI]30.13
Houma LA10:47Mostly Cloudy7897766SSE 10102 [HI]30.14
McComb MS11:53Mostly Clear10877465SW 1095 [HI]30.13
New Orleans LA11:53Mostly Cloudy10897563SSE 999 [HI]30.12
Slidell La11:53Mostly Clear10897155VRB 695 [HI]30.13

 

 

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