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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Fri, May 1, 2026 at 5:14:35 pm CDT

Flash Flooding Threat Today/Tonight
Projected Rainfall Totals Today/Tonight
Isolated flash flooding is possible today and tonight, mainly this evening through overnight. Heavy downpours may produce ponding in poor drainage areas, rises on streams, and a few impassable roads. Use extra caution at night and never drive through flooded roadways.
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Locally heavy rain will be a threat through Saturday morning. 1 to 3 inches of rain is forecast with locally higher amounts of 5 to 6 inches possible. High rainfall rates will lead to ponding of water in low lying and poorly drained areas, and a few streets could flood, becoming impassable.
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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 LA16:53Rain With Thunder \ Mist3565596ENE 15-29.87
Biloxi MS16:55Heavy Rain7625886NNE 10G20-29.83
Gulfport MS16:57Light Rain \ Mist3605892N 15G24-29.86
Hammond LA16:55Light Rain10555599NE 12G16-29.91
Houma LA16:47Mostly Cloudy7646293NNE 17-29.82
McComb MS16:53Rain \ Mist5535192E 5-29.93
New Orleans LA16:53Overcast10636193NNE 15G25-29.85
Slidell La17:04Rain \ Mist3565493NE 9G23-29.88

 

 

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