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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Louisiana Regional Airport (KREG)

Lat: 30.17°NLon: 90.94°WElev: 14ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.71 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 4:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Maurepas LA

Flood Watch May 17, 05:14am until May 18, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch May 17, 05:14am until May 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Sat

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 71 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 10am and 11am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 10am and 11am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
Maurepas LA
 30.26°N 90.68°W
Last Update:
3:51 am CDT May 17, 2024
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT May 17, 2024-6pm CDT May 23, 2024
 
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