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Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest into the Southern Plains; Late Season Snow in the Central Rockies

Scattered severe storms are expected in the Midwest this afternoon/tonight, with another threat possible in the central/southern Plains. Late-season snow is expected over parts of the central Rockies including the Denver Metro into Wednesday. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday across Texas and the mid-South, with threats of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flooding. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM (GMZ577) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM (GMZ577)
Issued by: National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
Last Update: 537 PM CDT Mon May 4 2026		Print

Tonight: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave detail: east 1 foot at 5 seconds.

Tuesday: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds.

Tuesday Night: South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds.

Wednesday: South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet. Wave detail: south 3 feet at 5 seconds.

Wednesday Night: South winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas around 3 feet. Wave detail: south 3 feet at 5 seconds.

Thursday: Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet. Wave detail: south 3 feet at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet. Wave detail: south 3 feet at 6 seconds and northwest 1 foot at 4 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: northeast 4 feet at 5 seconds. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.

Friday Night: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 5 seconds. A chance of showers.

Saturday: East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 5 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A slight chance of showers.

winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.






Zone Forecast: Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM (GMZ577)

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