Severe Weather Threat Shifted to the Southern Plains and Mid-South; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms may produce very large hail, swaths of damaging wind, a few tornadoes and heavy rain across parts of Texas into the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys. Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue to promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 29, 2026 at 2:24:15 am CDT

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Marginal Risk of Severe Weather Wednesday

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Scattered Showers & T-Storms Wed - Few Locally Strong. Hazards associated with any strong storm include large hail up to one inch in diameter, locally strong gusty winds and dangerous lightning. Approximate timing from 5PM thru 12AM Wednesday evening and overnight. Confidence level medium. Threat level 1 out of 5 mainly for areas north and west of I-55.

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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	01:53	Mostly Clear	10	74	71	90	S 9	-	29.94
Biloxi MS	01:55	Overcast	10	76	69	78	SW 14	-	29.94
Gulfport MS	01:53	Mostly Clear	10	76	70	81	S 8G17	-	29.96
Hammond LA	02:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	71	70	99	CALM	-	29.95
Houma LA	18:47	Mostly Cloudy	7	78	69	73	SSE 10	-	29.98
McComb MS	01:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	72	69	90	S 8	-	29.95
New Orleans LA	01:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	74	70	87	S 3	-	29.96
Slidell La	01:53	Clear	10	73	70	90	SSE 6	-	29.96

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Severe Weather Threat Shifted to the Southern Plains and Mid-South; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

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