Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 10:24:14 pm CDT

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Seasonable summer weather is in store for the start of the new week with highs in the low 90s and lows in the low to mid 70s. Rain chances will be bit higher over the next few days. Any strong storm will be capable of producing…Dangerous Cloud to Ground Lightning, Gusty Winds in Excess of 30-40mph, Brief Waterspouts Across Marine Areas, and Locally Hazardous Marine Conditions.

Summer T-Storms - Knowing the Threats: If the forecast today calls for Scattered afternoon storms, typical threats include frequent dangerous lightning, localized flash flooding and sudden strong wind gusts. Be weather aware! If you hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning! Move indoors to a sturdy structure until the storm passes. If you are on or near water and see a storm approaching, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle! If traveling and encounter water covered roads, Turn Around Don’t Drown! HAVE A PLAN in case a storm strikes. Don’t risk riding out a storm outdoors!

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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	03:53	Clear	10	74	72	93	CALM	-	29.99
Biloxi MS	03:55	Clear	10	76	72	86	NE 7	-	29.95
Gulfport MS	03:53	Clear	10	76	72	87	N 5	-	29.97
Hammond LA	04:35	Lightning Observed	10	74	72	94	NNE 3	-	29.98
Houma LA	04:35	Clear	7	77	75	94	NNE 5	-	29.96
McComb MS	03:53	Clear	10	74	70	87	CALM	-	30.01
New Orleans LA	03:53	Cumulonimbus Clouds Observed	10	80	76	87	E 5	-	29.96
Slidell La	03:53	Clear	10	74	72	93	N 5	-	29.98

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Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

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