Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Last Update: 1258 PM CDT Sat Jul 12 2025

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New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA Local Forecast Office

27NM S Gulfport MS

Marine Zone Forecast

Today

Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, diminishing to around 5 knots late this morning, then becoming southeast this afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms until late afternoon.

Tonight

South winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less.

Sunday

South winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Monday

Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west after midnight. Waves 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.

Tuesday

Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 to 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.

Wednesday

North winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. Showers and thunderstorms likely.

Wednesday Night

East winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.