Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Northern Plains

Isolated severe storms with locally damaging wind gusts and hail are possible from the coastal Carolinas into the Florida Peninsula, and along the central Gulf Coast. Heavy rain may cause localized areas of flash flooding in the Gulf Coast. Gusty winds and dry conditions may produce elevated to critical fire weather across the northern/central Plains. Record heat is expected in the West. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, May 11, 2026 at 7:22:14 am CDT

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Scattered Heavy/Strong Storms Return Monday

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Scattered heavy/strong t-storms return on Monday. Hazards associated with these storms include damaging wind gusts, areas of flash flooding, large hail and additional river rises possible for some rivers.

Severe Weather Outlook valid 7AM Monday through 7AM Tuesday. A map highlights a severe weather threat across portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, and indicates a maximum threat level 1 of 5. The timing of greatest threat is Mainly Monday Afternoon & Evening. Individual hazard threats are as follows. Wind threat: level 1 of 5. Isolated wind damage from winds 60+ mph. Hail threat: level 1 of 5. Isolated hail quarter size or larger. Tornado threat: minimal. Tornadoes not expected. Flood threat: level 1 of 4. Isolated flash flooding. Safety information includes: Monitor the forecast for changes. Plan ahead for where you will take shelter if needed. Know how you will receive warnings.

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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	06:53	Partly Cloudy	10	69	68	96	NNE 3	-	30.05
Biloxi MS	07:05	Fog	3/8	68	66	93	N 6	-	30.03
Gulfport MS	06:53	Fog	1/4	68	68	100	NNW 3	-	30.04
Hammond LA	06:55	Partly Cloudy	10	66	66	100	CALM	-	30.05
Houma LA	06:47	Mist	4	73	71	94	NNE 8	-	30.04
McComb MS	06:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	69	66	89	NE 3	-	30.07
New Orleans LA	06:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	73	71	93	ENE 6	-	30.04
Slidell La	06:53	Overcast	10	68	67	96	N 3	-	30.04

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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Northern Plains

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