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Daily Climate Graphic

Climate Data for March 26
  Normal High* Normal Low* Record High Record Low Record Precipitation
Baton Rouge (since 1892) 75 53 89 (1921) 32 (1955) 2.69 (2009)
Biloxi, MS (since 1893) 72 56 86 (1910) 30 (1894) 4.67 (1946)
McComb, MS (since 1948) 73 50 87 (2020) 28 (1955) 3.17 (2009)
New Orleans - City (since 1893) 77 57 88 (2020) 32 (1894) 4.71 (1946)
New Orleans Intl Airport - MSY (since 1871) 74 57 88 (2020) 33 (1968) 4.24 (1974)
Slidell, LA (since 1956) 72 54 84 (1988) 31 (2013) 1.9 (2009)
*30 Year Climate Normals from 1991 to 2020
On this day in 1974: An isolated severe thunderstorm produced strong winds, heavy rain and hail up to golfball sized (1.75 inches in diameter) in Houma, LA (Terrebonne Parish). The winds and hail damaged utilities, automobiles and billboards in and around Houma.