Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Southeast; Late-Season Snowstorm in the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms across Texas to the southern Appalachians pose risks of damaging winds, large hail, a couple of tornadoes, and potential flooding through Wednesday. A late-season snowstorm will continue to produce heavy snow over parts of the central Rockies, possibly resulting in travel disruptions, downed trees, and power outages. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 5 May 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Paradis LASimilar City Names

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Paradis LASimilar City Names
 29.86°N 90.43°W
2:01 pm CDT May 5, 2026
7pm CDT May 5, 2026-6pm CDT May 12, 2026
 
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