Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch until July 19, 01:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

Hammond, Hammond Municipal Airport (KHDC)

Lat: 30.52°NLon: 90.42°WElev: 43ft.

Overcast

85°F

29°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	NE 7 mph
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	17 Jul 12:35 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Livingston LA

Flood Watch July 17, 12:43pm until July 19, 01:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch July 17, 12:43pm until July 19, 01:00am
NOW until 1:00am Sat
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 83 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 92 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Steady temperature around 83. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. High near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind.