01Local Radar Sites
Every Gulf Coast Radar Site, Live
BayouRadar started on the Gulf Coast, and the local radar coverage shows it: KLCH (Lake Charles), KHDC (Hammond, serving the greater New Orleans area), TMSY (New Orleans Airport TDWR), and KHGX (Houston/Galveston) — all live, all free.
- KLCH — Lake Charles, LA
- KHDC — Hammond, LA (New Orleans area)
- TMSY — New Orleans Airport (TDWR)
- KHGX — Houston/Galveston, TX
02Tropical Season
Built for Gulf Coast Hurricane Season
When a system enters the Gulf, BayouRadar brings NHC's storm track and cone, spaghetti ensemble models, and live Hurricane Hunter recon flights right alongside your local radar — so you're watching the storm and your own coastline in the same view.
- NHC storm track & cone over the Gulf
- Spaghetti ensemble models
- Live Hurricane Hunter aircraft tracking
03Flood Monitoring
River & Stream Gauges
Keep an eye on rising water with live USGS river and stream gauge data layered right on the map — critical context for Gulf Coast flash flooding and tropical rainfall events.
- Live USGS river/stream gauge readings
- Layered directly on the radar map
- Key context during heavy rain and tropical events
FAQ
Gulf Coast Weather — Frequently Asked Questions
Which Gulf Coast radar sites does BayouRadar cover?
KLCH (Lake Charles), KHDC (Hammond, serving greater New Orleans), TMSY (New Orleans Airport TDWR), and KHGX (Houston/Galveston) — all live, all free, alongside every other CONUS NEXRAD site.
Does it track hurricanes approaching the Gulf?
Yes. When a system enters the Gulf, NHC's storm track and cone, spaghetti ensemble models, and live Hurricane Hunter recon flights all show up alongside your local radar in the same view.
Does BayouRadar show flood gauge data?
Yes, live USGS river and stream gauge readings layered right on the radar map — useful context during Gulf Coast flash flooding and tropical rainfall events.
