Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Potential Across the Gulf Coast States

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be in play across the western and central Gulf Coast over the next few days. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding especially within vulnerable areas. New and renewed river flooding will also be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch until May 14, 06:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Rain and Windy

73°F

23°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	E 30 G 40 mph
Barometer	29.75 in (1006.6 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	13 May 10:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

New Orleans LA

Flood Watch May 13, 11:25pm until May 14, 06:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch May 13, 11:25pm until May 14, 06:00am
NOW until 6:00am Tue
Flood Watch
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 70. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.