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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 26, 2026 at 11:04:41 pm CDT

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Very Hot Midweek, Mostly Dry

Heat Safety Suggestions

A heat advisory is in effect Monday from 11am to 8pm CT. Heat index values up to 112 degrees expected. Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if working outside.

An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect Tuesday from 11am to 8pm CT. Heat index values up to 115 degrees expected, especially around the Lakes and MS Coast. Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if working outside.

Here's the outlook for the coming workweek. Overall, hot to very hot with chance for rain by Thursday and Friday.

We've been advertising high, possibly dangerous, temperatures for a couple days now. Here a some safety tips from our archives for protecting yourself.

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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	22:53	Clear	10	83	76	79	WSW 10	91 [HI]	29.99
Biloxi MS	21:55	Clear	10	86	73	63	WSW 6	94 [HI]	29.93
Gulfport MS	22:53	Clear	10	84	75	74	W 5	92 [HI]	29.97
Hammond LA	22:55	Clear	10	84	77	78	W 7	94 [HI]	30.00
Houma LA	18:47	Partly Cloudy	7	89	75	62	SW 9	99 [HI]	29.98
McComb MS	22:53	Clear	10	78	73	84	CALM	-	29.99
New Orleans LA	22:53	Mostly Clear	10	82	77	84	SW 9	-	30.00
Slidell La	22:53	Heavy Rain	10	84	78	82	CALM	95 [HI]	29.98