Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Rip Currents Along East Coast Beaches

Widespread thunderstorms will continue across the central and southern Plains today ahead of an approaching cold front. Heavy to excessive rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding. Flood Watches have been issued. Swells from Hurricane Gabrielle are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the U.S. East Coast over the next couple of days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hammond, Hammond Municipal Airport (KHDC)

Lat: 30.52°NLon: 90.42°WElev: 43ft.

Overcast

84°F

29°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	23 Sep 5:35 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Saint Benedict LA

Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 86 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest in the evening.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.