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Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 9:36:33 am CDT

Monitoring Strong/Severe Storms Friday Night
5-Day Forecast
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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Rain chances gradually increase into Saturday, with scattered showers and storms most likely in the morning. Isolated showers and storms remain possible Friday and Sunday, while early next week trends warmer and mostly dry. By Tuesday, highs climb into the lower 90s with near-record warmth possible and only limited rain chances.
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There is a SLIGHT Risk of Severe Weather (level 2 of 5) for late Friday night into Saturday morning across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Individual hazard threats are as follows. Wind threat: level 2 of 5. Slight risk of wind damage from winds 60+ mph. Hail threat: low, but possible 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.
(in)
Baton Rouge LA08:53Overcast10746984SE 9-29.88
Biloxi MS08:55Partly Cloudy10766875S 7-29.89
Gulfport MS08:53Partly Cloudy10756878SSE 13-29.91
Hammond LA09:15-
Houma LA08:47Partly Cloudy7756983SE 13-29.89
McComb MS09:53Overcast10686693SSE 8-30.11
New Orleans LA08:53Mostly Cloudy10756981S 10-29.89
Slidell La09:19Partly Cloudy10746778S 9-29.90

 

 

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