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Drier and Hotter this Weekend, Wet Again Next Week

Lower rain chances and higher heat indices are in the forecast for this weekend. Heat index values will approach 100 degrees. Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if outdoors. Rain chances return next week with the risk for excessive rainfall also increasing by midweek next week.

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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	18:53	Mostly Clear	10	87	70	56	W 8	92 [HI]	29.85
Biloxi MS	18:55	Clear	10	82	72	70	SSE 9	-	29.85
Gulfport MS	18:53	Clear	10	82	72	71	SSE 12	-	29.88
Hammond LA	18:55	Partly Cloudy	10	86	73	66	SSE 8	93 [HI]	29.86
Houma LA	18:47	Clear	7	84	69	62	WSW 8	-	29.88
McComb MS	18:53	Clear	10	80	75	84	SSE 3	-	29.87
New Orleans LA	18:53	Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed	10	84	72	67	S 9	-	29.86
Slidell La	18:53	Clear	10	81	73	76	SSE 9	-	29.87

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