Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Last Update: 537 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026

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24NM W Grand Isle LA

Marine Zone Forecast


Today
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Tonight
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, diminishing to around 5 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. A slight chance of showers after midnight.
Friday
East winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest around 5 knots after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.
Saturday
North winds around 5 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Southwest winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
Sunday
West winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning.
Sunday Night
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
Monday
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less.

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.




Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.
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537 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
 
 

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