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Daily Climate Graphic

Climate Data for April 3
  Normal High* Normal Low* Record High Record Low Record Precipitation
Baton Rouge (since 1892) 77 54 89 (1908) 33 (1936) 3.69 (2017)
Biloxi, MS (since 1893) 73 57 86 (2006) 36 (1987) 2.65 (1897)
McComb, MS (since 1948) 75 51 87 (1981) 30 (1987) 3.31 (1979)
New Orleans - City (since 1893) 78 59 89 (2006) 41 (1987) 2.99 (1960)
New Orleans Intl Airport - MSY (since 1871) 76 59 86 (2015) 37 (1971) 2.39 (1950)
Slidell, LA (since 1956) 74 55 84 (2012) 36 (2021) 2.96 (2017)
*30 Year Climate Normals from 1991 to 2020
On this day in 2000: Scattered severe thunderstorms were responsible for reports of wind damage and tornadoes across portions of southeast LA and southern MS. At least 8 weak tornadoes touched down in the area.Much of the damage was due to falling trees and tree limbs. Additionally, large hail (up to 1.75" dia.) fell across portions of southern MS.