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Excessive Rainfall and Potential Tropical Cyclone in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce locally considerable flash flooding over parts of the northwestern Gulf Coast, lower Mississippi River Valley, and Deep South through Thursday. Potential Tropical Cyclone One is forecast to become a tropical storm (Arthur) as it moves along or just off the northwestern Gulf coast through Wednesday. An outbreak of severe weather is forecast in the Midwest Wednesday. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Heavy Rains --> Dangerous Flash Flooding
Tropical Update - Flooding Rains Primary Impact
4 Day Weather Threat Outlook
Flash Flood risk continues through (at least) Thursday morning. Lighter rain tomorrow will help already saturated areas drain a bit. Heavy rains expected Wednesday night and especially Thursday morning will bring possibility of LIFE THREATENING Flash Flooding. #StayWeatherAware
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A tropical storm is forecast to develop near the TX coast on Wednesday and move into southern Louisiana. There is an heightened risk for excessive rainfall, a few tornadoes will be possible, unsettled marine conditions including wind gusts in excess of 30 knots and wave heights of 6 to 9 feet in the open gulf waters, and minor coastal flooding Wed-Thu.
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Numerous hazards including flash flooding, severe weather, coastal flooding, storms capable of a few tornadoes, and unsettled marine weather will be present through this week due to a passing tropical system. Stay weather aware!
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(SM)		 Temp.
(ºF)		 Dewpt.
(ºF)		 Hum.
(%)		 Wind
(mph)		Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)		Pres.
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Baton Rouge LA01:53Mostly Cloudy10757496ENE 5-29.81
Biloxi MS01:55Mostly Clear10797485SSW 10-29.84
Gulfport MS01:53Mostly Clear107575100SE 3-29.86
Hammond LA02:15Partly Cloudy107575100ESE 7-29.81
Houma LA18:47Mostly Cloudy7807583NE 7-29.84
McComb MS01:53Overcast107272100SE 3-29.85
New Orleans LA01:53Overcast10787693ESE 8-29.83
Slidell La01:53Clear10767597SSE 6-29.85

 

 

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