Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch until May 18, 07:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	E 9 mph
Barometer	29.73 in (1007.2 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 May 4:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Westwego LA

Flood Watch May 17, 05:13am until May 18, 07:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch May 17, 05:13am until May 18, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Sat
Flood Watch
Overnight
Low: 75 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Friday
High: 87 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 89 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 75. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

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