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    When
    Until 7:00 PM
    Where
    Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Assumption; St. James; Northern Tangipahoa; Southeast St. Tammany; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson

    Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service New Orleans LA

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    Elevated fire weather conditions can be expected across portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi this afternoon. Relative humidity values are forecast to drop into the low 20 to mid 30 percent range. The 20 ft wind forecast is expected to remain at or below 10 mph, which should limit critical fire weather conditions or at least the effective spread of fires that may ignite.

    Some improvement in humidity levels is expected on Sunday afternoon with levels about 10 percent higher (30 to 40 percent) than this afternoon. An additional 10 percent increase is possible on Monday, which should lower the threat level somewhat.

    Numerous local burn bans are in place and continue to expand across LA and MS due to ongoing drought conditions. This now includes East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington and West Feliciana Parishes along with Wilkinson, Amite, Pike, and Walthall Counties. Regardless, outdoor burning is strongly not recommended this afternoon, and all local restrictions followed.

    Areas: Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Assumption; St. James; Northern Tangipahoa; Southeast St. Tammany; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson

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Observed 7:53 AM CDT at KMSY

Ponchatoula, LA weather

Sunny and 62°17°.

Today: low 52°11° (likely 49°9° to 54°12°), high 82°28° (likely 79°26° to 83°28°).

Mostly agree

Now 62°17°

Sunny

Wind
Calm
Up to 10 mph16 km/h through 8 PM
Dew point
60°16°
Sticky · down to 51°11° by 10 AM (comfortable)
Humidity
93%
Air 62°17°, dew point 60°16° · fog or dew likely
UV index
0Low
High 1–3 PM · peak 6
Pressure
30.24 inHg1024 hPa
Rising · +0.06 inHg+1.9 hPa in 3 h

Next 2 hours

No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.

Next 48 hours

6°3° warmer than this time yesterday (51°11° then, 57°14° now)

Good hours for
  • Above 70°21° today by 11 AM
  • High 81°27° today at 3 PM
  • Drops 12°7° today 5–8 PM (78°26° → 66°19°)
  • Below 70°21° tonight after 7 PM
  • Drops 13°7° tomorrow night 6–9 PM (76°24° → 63°17°)
  1. This morningUp to 73°23° by 11 AM · Clear
  2. This afternoonNear 78°26° · Clear
  3. TonightDown to 53°12° by 5 AM · Clear
  4. Tomorrow morningUp to 71°22° by 11 AM · Clear
  5. Tomorrow afternoonUp to 81°27° by 4 PM · Partly cloudy
  6. Tomorrow nightDown to 54°12° by 5 AM · Mostly cloudy
Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
HourConditionsTemperatureFeels likePrecipitationWindHumidityCloud coverUV index
Sat 8aSunny56°13° (likely 54°12° to 58°14°)56°13°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h86%1%0
Sat 9aSunny61°16° (likely 61°16° to 64°18°)61°16°0%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 14 mph22 km/h75%0%1
Sat 10aSunny69°21° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°)69°21°0%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 13 mph20 km/h53%0%2
Sat 11aSunny73°23° (likely 73°23° to 77°25°)73°23°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 12 mph20 km/h43%0%4
Sat 12pSunny78°26° (likely 76°24° to 80°27°)78°26°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 12 mph19 km/h35%0%5
Sat 1pSunny80°27° (likely 78°26° to 82°28°)79°26°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 12 mph20 km/h30%0%6
Sat 2pSunny80°27° (likely 79°26° to 82°28°)79°26°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 13 mph20 km/h29%0%6
Sat 3pSunny81°27° (likely 79°26° to 83°28°)80°27°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 12 mph20 km/h28%0%4
Sat 4pSunny80°27° (likely 77°25° to 82°28°)79°26°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 13 mph20 km/h29%0%2
Sat 5pSunny78°26° (likely 74°23° to 79°26°)78°26°0%5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 14 mph22 km/h32%0%1
Sat 6pClear75°24° (likely 69°21° to 75°24°)75°24°0%5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h36%0%0
Sat 7pClear66°19° (likely 62°17° to 69°21°)66°19°0%5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h52%0%0
Sat 8pClear61°16° (likely 59°15° to 65°18°)61°16°0%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 8 mph13 km/h60%0%0
Sat 9pClear58°14° (likely 57°14° to 63°17°)58°14°0%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 10 mph16 km/h67%0%0
Sat 10pClear56°13° (likely 56°13° to 61°16°)56°13°0%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 10 mph16 km/h86%0%0
Sat 11pClear55°13° (likely 55°13° to 60°16°)55°13°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h80%0%0
Sun 12aClear54°12° (likely 54°12° to 59°15°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h80%0%0
Sun 1aClear54°12° (likely 53°12° to 58°14°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph14 km/h80%0%0
Sun 2aClear54°12° (likely 52°11° to 58°14°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h80%6%0
Sun 3aClear54°12° (likely 50°10° to 57°14°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph17 km/h80%14%0
Sun 4aMostly clear54°12° (likely 47°8° to 56°13°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h80%23%0
Sun 5aClear53°12° (likely 46°8° to 56°13°)53°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h83%27%0
Sun 6aMostly clear52°11° (likely 46°8° to 56°13°)52°11°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h89%20%0
Sun 7aMostly sunny52°11° (likely 47°8° to 56°13°)52°11°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h89%16%0
Sun 8aSunny54°12° (likely 51°11° to 58°14°)54°12°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 13 mph20 km/h86%19%0
Sun 9aSunny59°15° (likely 59°15° to 63°17°)59°15°0%10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 17 mph27 km/h80%13%1
Sun 10aSunny66°19° (likely 65°18° to 69°21°)66°19°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 15 mph24 km/h68%10%3
Sun 11aSunny71°22° (likely 69°21° to 74°23°)71°22°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 13 mph21 km/h61%9%4
Sun 12pSunny75°24° (likely 73°23° to 77°25°)75°24°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 12 mph19 km/h54%10%5
Sun 1pSunny79°26° (likely 75°24° to 79°26°)79°26°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 12 mph19 km/h45%22%6
Sun 2pMostly sunny80°27° (likely 76°24° to 81°27°)80°27°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 11 mph18 km/h44%21%6
Sun 3pMostly sunny80°27° (likely 77°25° to 81°27°)80°27°0%10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 11 mph17 km/h44%42%5
Sun 4pMostly sunny81°27° (likely 77°25° to 81°27°)81°27°0%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 11 mph17 km/h42%25%3
Sun 5pMostly sunny79°26° (likely 74°23° to 79°26°)79°26°0%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph16 km/h47%59%2
Sun 6pMostly clear76°24° (likely 70°21° to 76°24°)76°24°0%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 8 mph12 km/h54%37%1
Sun 7pPartly cloudy71°22° (likely 66°19° to 71°22°)71°22°0%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 7 mph11 km/h66%57%0
Sun 8pMostly clear63°17° (likely 63°17° to 66°19°)63°17°0%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 6 mph9 km/h87%68%0
Sun 9pMostly clear60°16° (likely 60°16° to 64°18°)60°16°0%0 mph0 km/h, gusts 6 mph9 km/h93%64%0
Sun 10pPartly cloudy59°15° (likely 59°15° to 63°17°)59°15°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h93%55%0
Sun 11pPartly cloudy58°14° (likely 58°14° to 63°17°)58°14°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h93%54%0
Mon 12aPartly cloudy57°14° (likely 56°13° to 62°17°)57°14°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph14 km/h93%58%0
Mon 1aCloudy57°14° (likely 55°13° to 62°17°)57°14°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h90%73%0
Mon 2aMostly cloudy56°13° (likely 53°12° to 60°16°)56°13°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 8 mph13 km/h90%75%0
Mon 3aCloudy56°13° (likely 51°11° to 59°15°)56°13°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h90%79%0
Mon 4aCloudy56°13° (likely 50°10° to 59°15°)56°13°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 7 mph10 km/h86%83%0
Mon 5aCloudy54°12° (likely 49°9° to 59°15°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 7 mph12 km/h90%81%0
Mon 6aMostly cloudy54°12° (likely 50°10° to 59°15°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h90%75%0
Mon 7aMostly cloudy54°12° (likely 50°10° to 59°15°)54°12°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h90%72%0

Days ahead

Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)
  1. Today, Oct 24. Sunny. High 82°28°, low 52°11°. Typical 77°25° / 54°12°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 56°13°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 81°27°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 61°16°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 53°12°

      Dry

    Official NWS forecast

    Today: Sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 52. East wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    79°26°–83°28°
    Low, likely
    49°9°–54°12°
    Typical high / low
    77°25° / 54°12°
    Wind
    9 mph15 km/h, gusts 18 mph28 km/h
    UV peak
    6
  2. Tomorrow, Oct 25. Mostly sunny. High 82°28°, low 54°12°. Typical 77°25° / 53°12°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 54°12°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Mostly sunny, 81°27°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Mostly clear, 63°17°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 54°12°

      Dry

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    77°25°–82°28°
    Low, likely
    46°8°–56°13°
    Typical high / low
    77°25° / 53°12°
    Wind
    9 mph15 km/h, gusts 19 mph31 km/h
    UV peak
    6
  3. Monday, Oct 26. Cloudy. High 81°27°, low 53°12°. Typical 76°24° / 53°12°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Cloudy, 57°14°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 79°26°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Partly cloudy, 64°18°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 57°14°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    77°25°–81°27°
    Low, likely
    51°11°–58°14°
    Typical high / low
    76°24° / 53°12°
    Wind
    9 mph15 km/h, gusts 19 mph31 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  4. Tuesday, Oct 27. Partly sunny. High 82°28°, low 54°12°. Typical 76°24° / 52°11°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Mostly sunny, 59°15°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 81°27°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 66°19°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 59°15°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.

    Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    78°26°–82°28°
    Low, likely
    52°11°–59°15°
    Typical high / low
    76°24° / 52°11°
    Wind
    8 mph12 km/h, gusts 15 mph24 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  5. Wednesday, Oct 28. Cloudy. High 82°28°, low 52°11°. Typical 76°24° / 52°11°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 62°16°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 81°27°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 66°19°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 57°14°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    79°26°–83°28°
    Low, likely
    52°11°–61°16°
    Typical high / low
    76°24° / 52°11°
    Wind
    10 mph16 km/h, gusts 17 mph27 km/h
    UV peak
    6
  6. Thursday, Oct 29. Mostly sunny. High 83°28°, low 52°11°. Typical 75°24° / 52°11°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 60°15°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Mostly sunny, 81°27°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 67°19°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 61°16°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    79°26°–83°28°
    Low, likely
    52°11°–59°15°
    Typical high / low
    75°24° / 52°11°
    Wind
    7 mph12 km/h, gusts 17 mph28 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  7. Friday, Oct 30. Cloudy. High 83°28°, low 57°14°. Typical 75°24° / 51°11°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Cloudy, 64°18°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 81°27°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 69°21°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 64°18°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 0 to 10 mph.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    79°26°–83°28°
    Low, likely
    57°14°–65°18°
    Typical high / low
    75°24° / 51°11°
    Wind
    9 mph14 km/h, gusts 19 mph30 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  8. Saturday, Oct 31. Drizzle. High 81°27°, low 66°19°. Typical 75°24° / 51°11°. Rain 0.1 in2.5 mm, 30% chance. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 68°20°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 82°28°

      30% chance · 0.02 in0.6 mm

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Drizzle, 71°22°

      30% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 68°20°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    79°26°–84°29°
    Low, likely
    56°13°–69°21°
    Typical high / low
    75°24° / 51°11°
    Wind
    15 mph23 km/h, gusts 32 mph51 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  9. Sunday, Nov 1. Cloudy. High 82°28°, low 68°20°. Typical 74°23° / 51°11°. Rain 0.16 in4.1 mm, 20% chance. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Partly sunny, 70°21°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Drizzle, 82°28°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Partly cloudy, 72°22°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Partly cloudy, 69°21°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    80°27°–84°29°
    Low, likely
    58°14°–72°22°
    Typical high / low
    74°23° / 51°11°
    Wind
    9 mph14 km/h, gusts 19 mph31 km/h
    UV peak
    5
  10. Monday, Nov 2. Rain. High 79°26°, low 65°18°. Typical 74°23° / 50°10°. Rain 0.19 in4.8 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts differ.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Drizzle, 72°22°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 79°26°

      20% chance · 0.16 in4 mm

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 67°19°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.

    High, likely
    75°24°–84°29°
    Low, likely
    57°14°–71°22°
    Typical high / low
    74°23° / 50°10°
    Wind
    13 mph20 km/h, gusts 26 mph42 km/h
    UV peak
    4

The outlook

  1. Today

    Dry, high 82°, low 52°.

  2. Tomorrow

    Dry, high 82°, low 54°.

  3. Monday

    Dry, high 81°, low 53°.

  4. Rest of week

    Mostly dry, highs 79–83°.

Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (LIX) (opens in a new tab)

What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

Radar

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

Tangipahoa River at Robert

6.6 mi
Below flood stage
Level
6.4 ft
Flow
354 cfs

Forecast peak 6.4 ft Sat 1 PM

Reading from Sat 7:30 AM · NWS gauge page

Natalbany River at Baptist

7.5 mi
Below flood stage
Level
3.7 ft
Flow
14 cfs

Forecast peak 3.7 ft Sat 1 PM

Reading from Sat 8 AM · NWS gauge page

Tickfaw River at Holden

15 mi
Below flood stage
Level
0.5 ft
Flow
101 cfs

Forecast peak 0.6 ft Tue 1 AM

Reading from Sat 7:45 AM · NWS gauge page

Tchefuncte River near Covington

17 mi
Below flood stage
Level
9.1 ft
Flow
52 cfs

Forecast peak 9.1 ft Sat 1 PM

Reading from Sat 7:30 AM · NWS gauge page

For your home

What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.

Heating this week

About 67% more heating than a typical week.

This week 10Typical 6

Heating degree days, base 65°F

Sizing a new system? Room-by-room loads on calc.blue (opens in a new tab)

Comfort

Sticky, humid air (dew point 60°F).

Open the windows?

Today, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Good stretch to open the windows (air quality forecast not available for part of this window).

Is this typical?

COVINGTON 8 WNW · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1956–2026

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Today’s expected high is 5°3° warmer than typical.

Normal high / low
77°25° / 54°12°
Forecast high / low
82°28° / 52°11°
Record high
89°32° in 2024
Record low
37°3° in 1979

Last 7 days vs normal

  1. —SunOct 18
  2. —MonOct 19
  3. —TueOct 20
  4. —WedOct 21
  5. —ThuOct 22
  6. —FriOct 23
  7. —SatOct 24

Ponchatoula weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates

Sun & moon

Sun

Sunrise 7:10 AM, sunset 6:21 PM.

Daylight
11 h 11 min
Losing 1 min 43 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 0 min less
Golden hour
5:48–6:36 PM
Morning 6:55–7:43 AM
Blue hour
6:36–6:45 PM
Morning 6:45–6:55 AM; first light 6:45 AM

Stars tonight? Fair

Clear 6:45 PM–5 AM, but the moon is 99% lit and up.

Moon

Waxing gibbous

97% lit · growing

Today
sets 5:29 AM · rises 5:16 PM
Full moon
Oct 25
New moon
Nov 9
Looking south from Ponchatoula. The highest point on the skyline is about 800 ft, 12 mi away.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 6× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.