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

Flood Watch until June 19, 07:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

Hammond, Hammond Municipal Airport (KHDC)

Lat: 30.52°NLon: 90.42°WElev: 43ft.

Mostly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	SW 17 G 23 mph
Barometer	29.81 in
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	17 Jun 1:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Husser LA

Flood Watch June 17, 02:01pm until June 19, 07:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch June 17, 02:01pm until June 19, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Fri
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Showers
Likely then
Heavy Rain
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 77 °F
Heavy Rain
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Juneteenth
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 74. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 88. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.