Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Excessive Heat Across the Western and Southern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms will be possible on Independence Day, mainly across parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley, Ozarks, and southern/central Plains. Excessive heat with possible record highs and warm overnight lows will continue to impact much of the West into next week. Dangerous heat is expected across the Southern U.S. and Mid-Atlantic into the weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 5:04:20 am CDT

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July 4th Forecast

Heat Advisories are in effect Thursday from 10AM through 7PM CDT for heat index values from 108 to 112 degrees possible for most of Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. Make sure to hydrate and take frequent breaks when spending time outdoors.

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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	04:53	Clear	10	83	79	87	CALM	94 [HI]	29.97
Biloxi MS	02:55	Clear	10	82	77	82	WSW 5	-	29.96
Gulfport MS	04:53	Mostly Clear	10	83	80	91	WSW 3	95 [HI]	29.98
Hammond LA	04:55	Partly Cloudy	10	78	77	98	CALM	-	29.98
Houma LA	04:55	Partly Cloudy	7	80	78	95	CALM	-	30.00
McComb MS	04:53	Mist	5	76	75	97	CALM	-	29.99
New Orleans LA	04:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	82	79	90	S 5	92 [HI]	29.98
Slidell La	04:53	Light Rain	10	82	80	93	CALM	94 [HI]	29.98