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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Today

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and some hail are expected this afternoon and evening from the Upper Ohio River Valley into the Northeast, and from the Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic States. Excessive rainfall from heavy thunderstorms may produce areas of flash flooding from southern New Mexico into the western and northern Gulf Coast into Wednesday. Read More >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Tue, Jun 16, 2026 at 8:02:37 am CDT

Multiple Rounds of Heavy Rainfall this Week
Tropical Update - Local Impacts Remain the Same
5 Day Weather Threat Outlook
3-6” of additional rainfall through 7PM Friday with localized amounts up to 8” along/north of I-10/12. Lower totals in coastal SE LA. It is unlikely that everywhere will see values this high, but a few places could see over 10” of rain through 7PM Friday.
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The chance for tropical development has increased near the TX coast Tuesday through Wednesday. Development of this system will not substantially change the impacts to our local area. We anticipate an increased risk for excessive rainfall, unsettled marine conditions including wind gusts in excess of 30 knots and wave heights of 6 to 9 feet in the open gulf waters, and minor coastal flooding Wed-Fri.
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Numerous hazards including flash flooding, severe weather, coastal flooding, and unsettled marine weather will be present through this week due to a stalled front and passing tropical disturbance. Stay weather aware!
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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 LA03:53Light Rain10747397ENE 5-29.88
Biloxi MS04:30Overcast10777388CALM-29.87
Gulfport MS04:13Partly Cloudy10767493CALM-29.90
Hammond LA04:35Drizzle107373100CALM-29.89
Houma LA18:47Clear7847370SW 6-29.94
McComb MS03:53Overcast8717096SSE 6-29.92
New Orleans LA03:53Overcast10817787CALM-29.89
Slidell La03:53Mostly Cloudy10757393CALM-29.90

 

 

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