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Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, May. 17, 2024 at 4:31:51 am CDT

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Flash Flood Watch
Severe Weather Risk- Tonight
Severe Weather Risk - Friday night
Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding both tonight into tomorrow morning and again tomorrow afternoon into Saturday morning. The highest threat will be for areas along and north of the I-10 corridor including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Gulfport. Remember to not cross any barricades and avoid driving through flooded roadways.
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Severe weather is expected to affect portions of the area tonight. These storms will be most likely this evening and continuing into the overnight hours. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive a warning if one is issued for your location, especially as some of the storms will occur overnight when you are sleeping.
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Severe weather is possible on Friday May 17th. Exact timing and location remain uncertain at this time, but generally looking at evening to overnight hours of Saturday morning for most likely time. Be sure to monitor the forecast for changes, review your severe weather plans, and make sure you have multiple ways to receive a warning if one is issued for your location.
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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 LA04:08Mostly Cloudy10716890ESE 10-29.69
Biloxi MS03:55Overcast10716684ESE 17G24-29.73
Gulfport MS03:53Overcast10726784ESE 14G24-29.75
Hammond LA04:15Lightning Observed10666596ESE 9-29.74
Houma LA04:15Overcast7727196E 8-29.73
McComb MS03:53Lightning Observed10636296SSE 8-29.73
New Orleans LA03:53Overcast10727093ESE 10-29.74
Slidell La03:53Lightning Observed10716786SE 10-29.75

 

 

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