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Last Map Update: Mon, Jul 27, 2026 at 5:22:17 pm CDT

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Very Hot Midweek, Mostly Dry

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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.

The Extreme Heat Watch has been upgraded to a warning for Tuesday from 11am to 8pm CT. Heat index values up to 115 degrees expected, especially around the Lakes and MS Coast. Heat Advisory in effect for all other areas outside of the warning. 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	16:53	Clear	10	94	73	51	WSW 10	103 [HI]	29.89
Biloxi MS	16:55	Clear	10	94	78	58	WSW 13	110 [HI]	29.84
Gulfport MS	16:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	94	76	56	SSW 8G20	107 [HI]	29.86
Hammond LA	16:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	96	73	48	WSW 9	106 [HI]	29.88
Houma LA	16:47	Partly Cloudy	7	93	69	46	WSW 7	98 [HI]	29.91
McComb MS	16:53	Clear	10	95	71	46	WSW 6	103 [HI]	29.89
New Orleans LA	16:53	Partly Cloudy	10	95	75	52	WSW 9	107 [HI]	29.88
Slidell La	16:53	Clear	10	93	75	56	VRB 6	105 [HI]	29.87