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

Hammond, Hammond Municipal Airport (KHDC)

Lat: 30.52°NLon: 90.42°WElev: 43ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.77 in
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	75°F (24°C)
Last update	17 May 9:55 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Fluker LA

Flood Watch May 17, 10:00am until May 18, 07:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch May 17, 10:00am until May 18, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Sat
Flood Watch
Today
High: 84 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 67. 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 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.