Thunderstorms in the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Florida; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains

Isolated severe storms capable of hail and gusty winds are possible mainly this evening across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley. Clusters of thunderstorms may produce isolated flash flooding in the Florida peninsula. Elevated fire weather risk is possible in the Northern Plains into western Minnesota. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 7, 2026 at 1:22:23 pm CDT

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Multiple Rounds of Rain Possible Through Monday

Rain chances will stick around through the weekend, with periods of off and on showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances look highest Friday afternoon and evening and then again Saturday afternoon and eveining. Additional storms are possible Mother’s Day and lingering into Monday.

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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	04:19	Overcast	10	68	67	96	NW 9	-	29.88
Biloxi MS	04:35	Lightning Observed	10	77	73	88	WSW 10	-	29.84
Gulfport MS	03:58	Overcast	9	77	75	93	WSW 7	-	29.85
Hammond LA	04:35	Overcast	7	76	76	100	NW 13G16	-	29.87
Houma LA	18:47	Overcast	7	80	75	83	SSE 10G20	-	29.86
McComb MS	04:37	Overcast	10	63	62	96	NNW 8	-	29.89
New Orleans LA	03:53	Overcast	10	78	74	87	SW 8	-	29.87
Slidell La	04:33	Overcast	10	77	74	90	SW 8	-	29.86

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Thunderstorms in the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Florida; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains

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