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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 7:42:30 pm CDT

Keeping an Eye on the Active Weather Pattern
Rain Chances and Driving Safety
Keeping an Eye on the Active Weather Pattern. Still lots of unknowns… Let’s break it down…Temperatures: Remaining warm! Highs in the mid/upper 80’s thru this weekend. Likely will be flirting close to/near 90 for many areas early/mid next week! Local Rain & Storm Chances: Question still remains on how far south each impulse of rain/storms to the north can make it through this weekend - check back for updates! Beyond into Next Week: Confidence in shower/storm chances increases as a front slows near the area early/mid-next week. Could see a daily higher scattered t-storms chances. Stay updated!
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Showers Possible through Sunday, What to Expect? Scattered to numerous showers, mainly in the afternoon and evening hours. Total amount less than an inch (not much help for the drought!). When Will it Rain? Highest chances Saturday (40-60%) Driving Safety It has been awhile since it rained in some areas, so oils can build up on the roadways. Rain on top of the oils can be slippery and lead to loss of traction! Allow for increased stopping distances!
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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 LA18:53Light Rain10756264ESE 7-30.03
Biloxi MS18:55Clear10746369SSE 10-30.04
Gulfport MS18:53Clear10736575SE 14-30.07
Hammond LA19:15Partly Cloudy10746573SE 12-30.05
Houma LA18:47Clear7756673SE 14-30.04
McComb MS09:53Overcast10686693SSE 8-30.11
New Orleans LA18:53Partly Cloudy10766568SE 12-30.04
Slidell La18:53Partly Cloudy10746368SE 8-30.06

 

 

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