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Labor Day Heat Forecast

Heat & Storms This Week

Hot and humid conditions are expected this Labor Day, with peak heat index values of 108 to 113 degrees across much of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM. If your holiday plans include time outdoors, drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and limit strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.

Hot and humid conditions will continue through the week, with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms. The greatest coverage of storms is expected Tuesday through Thursday, while heat index values remain near or above 100 degrees on most days. Keep an eye on the forecast if you have outdoor plans and be prepared for locally heavy rain and lightning.

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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	16:53	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	10	76	72	87	NW 6	-	29.95
Biloxi MS	15:55	Clear	10	90	77	64	WNW 3	103 [HI]	29.86
Gulfport MS	16:53	Clear	10	87	73	63	W 7	95 [HI]	29.90
Hammond LA	16:55	Lightning Observed	10	74	73	94	NNW 3	-	29.91
Houma LA	16:47	Clear	7	87	75	66	WNW 8	96 [HI]	29.92
McComb MS	16:53	Lightning Observed	10	76	72	87	WSW 10G18	-	29.96
New Orleans LA	16:53	Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed	10	83	76	79	NNW 8	91 [HI]	29.92
Slidell La	16:53	Clear	10	80	76	87	CALM	-	29.91