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Severe Storms and Flooding Threat in the Central Plains; Heat Continues in the South and West

Severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, large hail, and numerous instances of flash/urban flooding over parts of the central Plains and lower Missouri Valley. Hazardous heat will continue in the South, Desert Southwest and the California Central Valley this weekend. Isolated dry thunderstorms may increase the risk of fire starts and spread across the Four Corners region and vicinity. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 5:48:29 am CDT

Hot Weekend, Increased Heavy Rain Risk Next Week
Heavy Rainfall Risk Early Next Week
Heat index temperatures this weekend will be between 100°F to 105°F Saturday and Sunday Sunday afternoons. Then we cool down with an increased risk for flash flooding due to tropical moisture moving into a stationary front near the area.
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The chances of locally heavy rainfall are gradually increasing early next week as a frontal boundary sets up over the region. On average, 2-4" of rainfall is possible along and north of the I10/12 corridor with locations along the southeast LA Coast seeing a bit less.
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(ºF)		 Hum.
(%)		 Wind
(mph)		Wind Chill / Heat Index
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Baton Rouge LA04:53Clear10777593CALM-30.00
Biloxi MS04:55Clear10817583WNW 3-29.97
Gulfport MS04:53Clear10777593WNW 5-29.99
Hammond LA05:35Clear107474100CALM-30.02
Houma LA18:47Mostly Clear7847574CALM92 [HI]29.99
McComb MS04:53Overcast10747293CALM-30.02
New Orleans LA04:53Clear10777593CALM-29.99
Slidell La04:53Clear10747293CALM-30.00

 

 

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