Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, May 3, 2026 at 1:12:58 pm CDT

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Isolated Severe Storms Wednesday

Pleasant and dry weather is expected for the rest of the weekend. Lows will be in the upper 40s to 50s and highs in the 70s.

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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	49	48	96	CALM	-	30.15
Biloxi MS	03:55	Clear	10	56	44	65	CALM	-	30.10
Gulfport MS	03:53	Clear	10	49	47	92	CALM	-	30.13
Hammond LA	04:35	Clear	10	47	47	97	CALM	-	30.15
Houma LA	18:47	Clear	7	69	44	40	NNE 15	-	30.02
McComb MS	03:53	Clear	10	46	44	92	CALM	-	30.14
New Orleans LA	03:53	Mostly Clear	10	56	49	77	CALM	-	30.14
Slidell La	03:53	Clear	10	47	45	92	CALM	-	30.14

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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

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