Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest into the Southern Plains; Late Season Snow in the Central Rockies

Scattered severe storms are expected in the Midwest this afternoon/tonight, with another threat possible in the central/southern Plains. Late-season snow is expected over parts of the central Rockies including the Denver Metro into Wednesday. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday across Texas and the mid-South, with threats of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 4 May 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ama LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 75 °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 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 10 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 77. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ama LA
 29.86°N 90.28°W
2:06 pm CDT May 4, 2026
3pm CDT May 4, 2026-6pm CDT May 11, 2026
 
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