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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

New Roads False River Regional Airport (KHZR)

Lat: 30.72°NLon: 91.48°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 29.71 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 5:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Tunica LA

Flood Watch May 17, 05:37am until May 18, 07:00am
Flood Warning May 17, 05:37am until June 1, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
Flood Warning
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    Flood Watch May 17, 05:37am until May 18, 07:00am
    Flood Warning May 17, 05:37am until June 1, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °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 89. Calm wind.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

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

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Tunica LA
 30.92°N 91.56°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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