Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

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Dangerous heat Wednesday from 10am to 6pm! Heat Index values generally ranging to 110°F across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi are expected. Limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, take frequent breaks in air conditioning or shade, and drink plenty of water. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.

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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	23:53	Clear	10	80	75	84	CALM	-	30.04
Biloxi MS	22:55	Lightning Observed	10	80	72	76	CALM	-	30.00
Gulfport MS	23:53	Clear	10	77	72	84	CALM	-	30.02
Hammond LA	23:55	Clear	10	80	79	96	CALM	-	30.02
Houma LA	18:47	Clear	7	91	75	59	SSE 6	102 [HI]	30.01
McComb MS	23:53	Clear	10	78	76	93	CALM	-	30.04
New Orleans LA	23:53	Cumulonimbus Clouds, Lightning Observed	10	81	73	76	SW 5	-	30.02
Slidell La	23:53	Lightning Observed	10	83	73	72	SE 3	-	30.03

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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

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