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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

Hammond, Hammond Municipal Airport (KHDC)

Lat: 30.52°NLon: 90.42°WElev: 43ft.

Mostly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 15 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 17 Jun 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Albany LA

Flood Watch June 17, 12:16pm until June 19, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch June 17, 12:16pm until June 19, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    Low: 75 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    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.

    High: 89 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    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 93. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of thunderstorms, 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%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 75. 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 midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight 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 93. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A slight chance of thunderstorms, 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 becoming calm.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. 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 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Albany LA
 30.5°N 90.57°W
Last Update:
11:52 am CDT Jun 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2026
 
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