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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 7:36:14 am CDT

Keeping an Eye on the Active Weather Pattern
Heading into the Weekend
Friday Severe Weather Outlook
Keeping an Eye on the Active Weather Pattern. Still lots of unknowns… Let’s break it down…Temperatures: Remaining warm! Highs in the mid/upper 80’s thru this weekend. Likely will be flirting close to/near 90 for many areas early/mid next week! Local Rain & Storm Chances: Question still remains on how far south each impulse of rain/storms to the north can make it through this weekend - check back for updates! Beyond into Next Week: Confidence in shower/storm chances increases as a front slows near the area early/mid-next week. Could see a daily higher scattered t-storms chances. Stay updated!
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A warming trend will continue into the weekend with highs nearing 90° by Sunday. Expect scattered afternoon showers and storms each day, with the highest rain chances Saturday. Patchy fog may develop during the mornings on Friday and Saturday.
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There is a Marginal Risk of Severe Weather (level 1 of 5) for Friday night across portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Individual hazard threats are as follows. Wind threat: level 1 of 5. Isolated wind damage from winds 60+ mph. Hail threat: level 1 of 5. Isolated hail quarter size or larger. Tornado threat: level 1 of 5. A few mostly weak tornadoes. Flood threat: minimal. Ponding in poor drainage areas. Monitor the forecast for changes. Plan ahead for where you will take shelter if needed.
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(SM)		 Temp.
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(ºF)		 Hum.
(%)		 Wind
(mph)		Wind Chill / Heat Index
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Biloxi MS06:55Clear10635885ENE 5-30.02
Gulfport MS06:53Clear10605996CALM-30.04
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Houma LA06:50Mist56262100E 6-30.01
McComb MS09:53Overcast10686693SSE 8-30.11
New Orleans LA06:53Mostly Clear10666287E 7-30.02
Slidell La06:53Mostly Clear10565596CALM-30.03

 

 

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