Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hammond, Hammond Municipal Airport (KHDC)

Lat: 30.52°NLon: 90.42°WElev: 43ft.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	NE 5 mph
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	12 Aug 8:35 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Akers LA

Today
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Sunday

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