Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McComb, McComb / Pike County / John E Lewis Field Airport (KMCB)

Lat: 31.18°NLon: 90.47°WElev: 413ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 17 Jul 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Kentwood LA

Flood Watch July 17, 10:44am until July 19, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch July 17, 10:44am until July 19, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Sat

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 90. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms. Steady temperature around 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Showers likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 90. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Kentwood LA
 30.98°N 90.58°W
10:40 am CDT Jul 17, 2025
10am CDT Jul 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 23, 2025
 
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