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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 >

New Orleans/Baton Rouge

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 30, 2026 at 3:58:21 pm CDT

Rain Continues Through Saturday Evening
Heavy Rains Friday Night
We are expecting rain at least on and off through Saturday evening.  Rainfall totals are expected in the 1-3" range, but could reach 5-6" in isolated areas.  The forecasted totals are shown in the right hand graphic with higher amounts generally north of I-10 and along the Mississippi coast; lower amounts are expected in southeast Louisiana south of I-10.
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A system Friday into Saturday brings the potential for heavy rains. Rainfall rates could exceed 1-2 inches per hour and localized areas could see as much as 3 inches of total rainfall. This could lead to flash flooding, especially in urban areas. Stay safe!
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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 LA03:53Mostly Clear10696792S 7-29.82
Biloxi MS04:13Overcast10696688CALM-29.82
Gulfport MS03:53Light Rain10696896CALM-29.86
Hammond LA04:35Clear106969100CALM-29.84
Houma LA17:47Partly Cloudy7806865S 12-29.87
McComb MS03:53Mostly Cloudy10666493CALM-29.85
New Orleans LA03:53Light Rain10716890SE 8-29.83
Slidell La03:53Light Rain10676696SSE 3-29.82

 

 

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