Tropical Storm Watches for the Northern Mariana Islands; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains

Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan in the Northern Mariana Islands, as Tropical Depression 16W moves towards the islands and strengthens. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through Saturday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains this afternoon into tonight. A few tornadoes, large hail, and severe winds are expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	NW 6 mph
Barometer	30.14 in (1021.1 mb)
Dewpoint	80°F (27°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	7 Aug 8:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Metairie LASimilar City Names

Today
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. East wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 91. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.