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, 07:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

Slidell, Slidell Airport (KASD)

Lat: 30.34°NLon: 89.82°WElev: 30ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	SE 9 mph
Barometer	29.72 in (1006.5 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 May 6:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Slidell Airport LA

Flood Watch May 17, 08:01am until May 18, 07:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch May 17, 08:01am until May 18, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Sat
Flood Watch
Today
High: 88 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

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 south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.