Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few strong tornadoes are likely from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is outlooked for the Midwest. A widespread heat wave will peak in the South and East on Friday, with many temperature records expected to be broken. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 6:24:20 am CDT

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Heat index or "feels like" temperatures this weekend will warm above 100°F across most of the region with some locations nearing 105°F Friday through Sunday afternoon.

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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	05:53	Mostly Clear	10	76	74	93	CALM	-	30.00
Biloxi MS	04:55	Partly Cloudy	10	79	73	81	CALM	-	29.97
Gulfport MS	05:53	Clear	10	74	72	93	CALM	-	30.00
Hammond LA	06:15	Clear	10	73	73	100	CALM	-	30.01
Houma LA	05:47	Clear	7	77	75	94	CALM	-	30.01
McComb MS	05:53	Clear	8	72	71	96	CALM	-	30.01
New Orleans LA	05:53	Mostly Clear	10	78	75	90	SSW 3	-	30.00
Slidell La	05:53	Mostly Clear	10	72	70	93	CALM	-	30.00

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Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

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