Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorm Threats for the Plains and Southeast

A frontal boundary extending from the western High Plains to the Southeast will focus additional showers and thunderstorms this weekend. Some of these storms may become severe, alongside frequent lightning, and isolated instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile dry conditions will continue for the Great Basin where fire weather concerns linger. For the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, seasonable weather. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at 5:40:28 pm CDT

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Daily Rain Chances Elevated - Still Staying Hot!

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Daily rain chances elevated, still staying hot! Forecast Overview: Focusing in on impacts. Rain chances: Rain Chances: Scattered to numerous showers and storms can be expected each day through the upcoming weekend. Greatest timing: Late morning thru the afternoon to early evening, ending around sunset. Localized flooding, dangerous lightning and locally strong gusty winds the main risks. Heat: Heat indices will remain elevated thru the weekend in the 100-107ºF range, but is expected to refrain from reaching extreme heat conditions. Remember to take necessary precautions if outdoors for an extended period of time. Drink water, take frequent breaks indoors or in the shade!

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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	Lightning Observed	10	90	76	63	VRB 3	102 [HI]	30.04
Biloxi MS	16:55	Clear	10	92	76	59	SW 16	103 [HI]	30.02
Gulfport MS	16:53	Clear	10	90	76	63	SSW 10G18	102 [HI]	30.04
Hammond LA	17:15	Lightning Observed	10	90	77	66	CALM	103 [HI]	30.04
Houma LA	16:47	Partly Cloudy	7	87	77	70	SSW 3	99 [HI]	30.08
McComb MS	16:53	Lightning Observed	10	91	75	59	WSW 5	102 [HI]	30.06
New Orleans LA	16:53	Towering Cumulus Clouds Observed	10	92	77	61	SW 8	106 [HI]	30.05
Slidell La	16:53	Clear	10	89	72	57	SSW 9G18	96 [HI]	30.04

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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorm Threats for the Plains and Southeast

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