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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 2:46:32 pm CDT

Monitoring Strong/Severe Storms Friday Night
Heading into the Weekend
Friday Severe Weather Outlook
Monitoring Potential T-Storm Complex: Friday Night/Sat Morning. What we know: Strong to severe storms are expected to develop across Arkansas and Oklahoma Friday Afternoon/Evening. These storms are expected to drift south and east thru Friday evening/night into northern Louisiana and central Mississippi. What We Don’t Know: If these storms can organize into a complex and continue/persist south and east thru the overnight hours. If so, how strong or severe these storms might be. Check back!
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A warming trend will continue into the weekend with highs nearing 90° by Sunday. Expect scattered afternoon showers and storms each day, with the highest rain chances Saturday. Patchy fog may develop during the mornings on Friday and Saturday.
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There is a Marginal Risk of Severe Weather (level 1 of 5) for Friday night across portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Individual hazard threats are as follows. Wind threat: level 1 of 5. Isolated wind damage from winds 60+ mph. Hail threat: level 1 of 5. Isolated hail quarter size or larger. Tornado threat: level 1 of 5. A few mostly weak tornadoes. Flood threat: minimal. Ponding in poor drainage areas. Monitor the forecast for changes. Plan ahead for where you will take shelter if needed.
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Location Time
(CDT)		 Weather Vsby.
(SM)		 Temp.
(ºF)		 Dewpt.
(ºF)		 Hum.
(%)		 Wind
(mph)		Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)		Pres.
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Baton Rouge LA13:53Mostly Cloudy10826047ESE 13G17-29.96
Biloxi MS14:10Lightning Observed10786257SE 12G20-29.99
Gulfport MS14:36Mostly Cloudy10776464SSE 17G25-30.00
Hammond LA14:35-
Houma LA13:55Mostly Cloudy7776465ESE 12-29.99
McComb MS09:53Overcast10686693SSE 8-30.11
New Orleans LA13:53Partly Cloudy10816049SE 12G22-29.98
Slidell La13:53Mostly Clear10786053SE 13G21-30.00

 

 

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