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

Flood Watch until May 18, 12:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Slidell, Slidell Airport (KASD)

Lat: 30.34°NLon: 89.82°WElev: 30ft.

Overcast

86°F

30°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.75 in (1007.3 mb)
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	17 May 5:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Eden Isle LA

Flood Watch May 17, 06:45pm until May 18, 12:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch May 17, 06:45pm until May 18, 12:00pm
NOW until 12:00pm Sat
Flood Watch
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 69. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. West wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.