Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 3:56:34 am CDT

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Sunday Severe Weather Outlook

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There is a SLIGHT Risk of Severe Weather (level 2 of 5) for Sunday mid-morning to late afternoon across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. The highest threat is generally north of Interstate 10. Individual hazard threats are as follows. Wind threat: level 1 of 5. Slight risk of wind damage from winds 60+ mph. Hail threat: low, but possible isolated hail up to 1" in diameter. Tornadoes and heavy/flooding rain are not a threat. Monitor the forecast for changes. Plan ahead for where you will take shelter if needed.

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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	02:53	Overcast	9	72	71	96	CALM	-	29.81
Biloxi MS	02:55	Clear	10	73	68	85	SW 7	-	29.79
Gulfport MS	02:53	Clear	10	72	70	93	CALM	-	29.81
Hammond LA	03:35	Mist	1 1/4	72	72	100	CALM	-	29.83
Houma LA	18:47	Partly Cloudy	7	78	69	73	SSW 10	-	29.82
McComb MS	03:38	Overcast	7	71	69	93	CALM	-	29.83
New Orleans LA	02:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	74	71	90	SE 5	-	29.81
Slidell La	02:53	Mostly Clear	10	71	70	96	CALM	-	29.80

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Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

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