Currently, temperatures across the region are sitting in the low to mid 90s as we approach the hottest part of the day. Rain chances remain low through tonight, though a few isolated showers may develop during the afternoon, quickly diminishing after sunset.
Looking at today’s maximum temperatures, portions of the region could experience dangerous heat, with Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Watches in effect. While much of the South is experiencing above-average temperatures, the greatest heat impacts are expected across Mississippi, Alabama, and northwestern Louisiana, where the National Weather Service has issued heat-related alerts.
There’s a slight chance for a few afternoon showers to pop up across southern Louisiana and eastern Alabama, according to the National Forecast Chart from the NWS. But a strong area of high pressure hanging off the Gulf Coast is keeping things pretty quiet, with sinking air limiting cloud and thunderstorm development despite the heat.
Overall, the big picture over the next several days is the heat across the region. Make sure you’re taking precautions and staying aware of heat-related illnesses, as conditions will remain hot and potentially dangerous.
3 Day Travel Forecast
AIRPORTS
KIAH / KHOU (Houston) – Clear and hot conditions with a low risk of delays.
KSHV (Shreveport) – Little to no delays due to weather.
KBTR (Baton Rouge) – No delays expected.
KMSY (New Orleans) – Clear and warm with no delays expected.
KJAN (Jackson) – No delays expected.
KMOB (Mobile) – Low delay risk.
KBMH (Birmingham) – Hot with no delays expected.
KTLH (Tallahassee) – Possible delays Tuesday from thunderstorms.
KATL (Atlanta) – Mild delay risk from Tuesday storms.
Highways
I-10: Clear but hot, some afternoon thunderstorms heading into Tuesday evening.
I-20: Hot and sunny.
I-49: Warm weather with a slight risk of afternoon showers.
I-55 & I-59: Hot and clear weather expected.
I-65: Expect warmer weather as you travel North.
I-75: Hot with the occasional afternoon thunderstorm, especially while travelling into Florida.
3-Day City Forecast
Houston, TX: Sunday (28th): Clear and hot throughout the day. High 96°F, low 81°F.
Monday (29th) Hot. High 96°F, low 80°F.
Tuesday (30th): Warm and sunny. High 93°F, low 79°F.
Shreveport, LA: Sunday (28th): Clear and hot. High 97°F, low 78°F.
Monday (29th) Very hot. High 98°F, low 76°F.
Tuesday (30th): Hot and sunny. High 96°F, low 76°F.
Baton Rouge, LA: Sunday (28th): Sunny and scorching. High 96°F, low 77°F.
Monday (29th) Lots of sun and high heat. High 96°F, low 77°F.
Tuesday (30th): Very warm conditions. High 97°F, low 77°F.
New Orleans, LA: Sunday (28th): Sunny and hot. High 94°F, low 81°F.
Monday (29th) Hot. High 94°F, low 80°F.
Tuesday (30th): Warm and humid. High 94°F, low 80°F.
Jackson, MS: Sunday (28th): Sunshine and intense heat. High 96°F, low 80°F.
Monday (29th) Warm and sunny. High 97°F, low 81°F.
Tuesday (30th): Hot and humid. High 97°F, low 81°F.
Birmingham, AL: Sunday (28th): Partly cloudy and warm. High 94°F, low 75°F.
Monday (29th) Hot and clear. High 94°F, low 76°F.
Tuesday (30th): Warm and partly sunny. High 94°F, low 75°F.
Mobile, AL: Sunday (28th): Warm with some clouds. High 93°F, low 79°F.
Monday (29th) Hot and sunny. High 94°F, low 80°F.
Tuesday (30th): Warm with afternoon showers. High 95°F, low 76°F.
Atlanta, GA: Sunday (28th): Partly cloudy and hot. High 92°F, low 76°F.
Monday (29th) Hot. High 94°F, low 77°F.
Tuesday (30th): Hot with possible afternoon thunderstorms. High 93°F, low 76°F.
Tallahassee, FL: Sunday (28th): Clear and hot. High 96°F, low 75°F.
Monday (29th) Very hot. High 97°F, low 76°F.
Tuesday (30th): Warm with afternoon thunderstorms. High 94°F, low 75°F.
