Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Slidell, Slidell Airport (KASD)

Lat: 30.34°NLon: 89.82°WElev: 30ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	S 14 G 25 mph
Barometer	29.80 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	100°F (38°C)
Last update	17 Jun 2:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Covington LA

Flood Watch June 17, 03:17pm until June 19, 07:00am

Flood Warning until June 22, 01:00am

Flood Warning June 17, 05:00pm until June 21, 08:20am

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Flood Watch

Flood Warning

Flood Watch June 17, 03:17pm until June 19, 07:00am
Flood Warning until June 22, 01:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Heavy Rain
then T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Juneteenth
High: 92 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 77 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind around 15 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Juneteenth

A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.