Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hammond, Hammond Municipal Airport (KHDC)

Lat: 30.52°NLon: 90.42°WElev: 43ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SE 7 mph
Barometer	29.77 in
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Jun 7:15 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Covington LA

Flood Watch June 18, 07:29am until June 19, 07:00am

Tornado Watch June 18, 07:29am until June 18, 08:00am

Flood Warning June 18, 07:29am until June 21, 08:20am

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Flood Watch

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Flood Warning

Flood Watch June 18, 07:29am until June 19, 07:00am
Tornado Watch June 18, 07:29am until June 18, 08:00am
Flood Warning June 18, 07:29am until June 21, 08:20am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 89 °F
Heavy Rain
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 78 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Juneteenth

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 111. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.