Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, May 2, 2026 at 6:16:34 pm CDT

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Isolated Severe Storms Wednesday

Pleasant and dry weather is expected for the rest of the weekend. Lows will be in the upper 40s to 50s and highs in the 70s.

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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	17:53	Clear	10	72	42	33	N 8	-	30.02
Biloxi MS	17:55	Clear	10	72	42	32	N 15	-	29.95
Gulfport MS	17:53	Clear	10	72	41	32	N 13	-	29.97
Hammond LA	17:55	Clear	10	72	43	35	N 12	-	30.02
Houma LA	16:47	Clear	7	73	46	38	N 16	-	29.99
McComb MS	17:53	Clear	10	70	39	32	N 14G23	-	30.03
New Orleans LA	17:53	Mostly Clear	10	73	42	32	N 13	-	29.99
Slidell La	17:53	Clear	10	71	40	32	N 12G24	-	29.99

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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

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