Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

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Climate Data for July 12

	Normal High*	Normal Low*	Record High	Record Low	Record Precipitation
Baton Rouge (since 1892)	92	74	101 (1960)	61 (1908)	2.7 (1964)
Biloxi, MS (since 1893)	90	75	100 (1980)	65 (1897)	4.25 (1917)
McComb, MS (since 1948)	91	71	100 (1960)	64 (1975)	1.9 (1999)
New Orleans - City (since 1893)	94	77	99 (2020)	67 (1898)	2.45 (1919)
New Orleans Intl Airport - MSY (since 1871)	91	77	99 (1995)	66 (1972)	1.03 (2021)
Slidell, LA (since 1956)	90	74	97 (1962)	70 (2014)	2.67 (2013)

*30 Year Climate Normals from 1991 to 2020
A severe thunderstorm produced strong winds that downed trees across the southeast portions of Baton Rouge. Also during the thunderstorm, lighting struck an apartment complex, setting it on fire and heavily damaging four apartments. Total damage was estimated at about $50,000.

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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

New Orleans Area Daily Climate Data