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: Mon, May 4, 2026 at 11:58:34 pm CDT

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Isolated Severe Storms Wednesday

Isolated severe storms are possible Wednesday, mainly late afternoon and evening. The main threats are damaging wind gusts over 60 mph, isolated large hail, a few tornadoes, and localized ponding of water in poor drainage areas.

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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	54	52	92	CALM	-	30.05
Biloxi MS	02:55	Clear	10	61	55	80	CALM	-	30.02
Gulfport MS	03:53	Clear	10	53	51	92	CALM	-	30.06
Hammond LA	04:35	Clear	10	51	51	100	CALM	-	30.06
Houma LA	18:50	Clear	7	71	42	35	CALM	-	30.09
McComb MS	03:53	Clear	10	49	47	92	WSW 5	-	30.05
New Orleans LA	03:53	Mostly Clear	10	58	51	77	S 6	-	30.06
Slidell La	03:53	Clear	10	52	50	92	CALM	-	30.05

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

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