Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hammond, Hammond Municipal Airport (KHDC)

Lat: 30.52°NLon: 90.42°WElev: 43ft.

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index105°F (41°C)
Last update 12 Jun 3:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Akers LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 76 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 80. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 10 mph.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Akers LA
 30.3°N 90.42°W
2:02 pm CDT Jun 12, 2026
4pm CDT Jun 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 19, 2026
 
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