Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 5:38:39 pm CDT

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A Peek at the Fourth...

We should have great weather for celebrating on the Fourth, although it will be hot during the day.

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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	17:18	Clear	10	80	77	90	NE 3	-	30.02
Biloxi MS	16:55	Thunder In The Vicinity	10	90	77	65	S 8	102 [HI]	30.00
Gulfport MS	16:53	Lightning Observed	10	88	76	67	SE 10	99 [HI]	30.02
Hammond LA	17:15	Clear	10	83	78	83	CALM	93 [HI]	30.03
Houma LA	16:47	Clear	7	86	78	79	E 6	98 [HI]	30.02
McComb MS	17:06	Light Rain \ Lightning Observed	10	76	73	90	NW 3	-	30.05
New Orleans LA	16:53	Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed	10	88	76	67	SE 6	99 [HI]	30.01
Slidell La	17:14	Lightning Observed	10	89	74	61	SE 7	98 [HI]	30.01

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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

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