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Last Map Update: Sat, May 23, 2026 at 5:16:26 pm CDT

All of southeast Louisiana and parts of southwest Mississippi is under a marginal risk of severe weather today. The main threats will be damaging winds over 60mph and a few weak tornadoes possible. The main window will be this afternoon and evening.
Daily chances of showers and storms continue for the rest of this week into next week. Repeated rounds of rain will make it easier for areas to flood. Most days will have a marginal risk of excessive rainfall with Sunday having a marginal to slight risk. Watch for ponding on area roadways and do NOT drive through water-covered roads. Turn around, don’t drown!
Western areas of southeast Louisiana are under a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall today. A good portion of the area is also under a marginal risk of excessive rainfall. Scattered storms today will bring intense rainfall rates at times that may bring localized areas of flash flooding. Additional threats include rises on rivers and streams and water covered-roadways. Stay weather aware!

 


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