Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, May 2, 2026 at 10:04:34 pm CDT

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Isolated Severe Storms Wednesday

Pleasant and dry weather is expected for the rest of the weekend. Lows will be in the upper 40s to 50s and highs in the 70s.

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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	21:53	Clear	10	60	46	59	N 5	-	30.11
Biloxi MS	21:55	Clear	10	62	46	54	N 5	-	30.04
Gulfport MS	21:53	Clear	10	57	48	71	NNW 3	-	30.07
Hammond LA	21:55	Clear	10	57	48	70	N 5	-	30.10
Houma LA	18:47	Clear	7	69	44	40	NNE 15	-	30.02
McComb MS	21:53	Clear	10	54	47	77	CALM	-	30.11
New Orleans LA	21:53	Clear	10	69	43	38	N 12G22	-	30.08
Slidell La	21:53	Clear	10	55	49	79	N 6	-	30.08

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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

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