Severe Thunderstorms from Texas to the Central Gulf Coast; Heavy Rainfall in Central Texas on Thursday

Severe thunderstorms will continue tonight from Texas to the Central Gulf Coast, with scattered damaging winds and large hail as the main threats. Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over portions of central Texas Thursday, shifting into eastern Texas into the central Gulf Coast on Friday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 30, 2026 at 6:08:09 am CDT

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Rain Continues Through Saturday Evening

Heavy Rains Friday Night

We are expecting rain at least on and off through Saturday evening. Rainfall totals are expected in the 1-3" range, but could reach 5-6" in isolated areas. The forecasted totals are shown in the right hand graphic with higher amounts generally north of I-10 and along the Mississippi coast; lower amounts are expected in southeast Louisiana south of I-10.

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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	Clear	10	68	67	96	N 6	-	29.87
Biloxi MS	05:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	71	67	88	CALM	-	29.81
Gulfport MS	06:00	Mostly Clear	9	68	68	100	CALM	-	29.83
Hammond LA	05:55	Overcast	10	68	68	100	N 3	-	29.86
Houma LA	05:50	Partly Cloudy	7	71	71	100	S 3	-	29.85
McComb MS	05:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	66	65	96	N 6	-	29.89
New Orleans LA	05:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	74	71	90	S 10	-	29.83
Slidell La	05:53	Partly Cloudy	10	67	66	96	N 5	-	29.84

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Severe Thunderstorms from Texas to the Central Gulf Coast; Heavy Rainfall in Central Texas on Thursday

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