Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds and Breezy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NE 22 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 4 Oct 9:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Gretna LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 76. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 76. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Gretna LA
 29.94°N 90.06°W
5:37 pm CDT Oct 4, 2025
10pm CDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm CDT Oct 11, 2025
 
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