Extreme Heat and Fire Weather Conditions in the West; Severe Thunderstorm Threat in the Northern Plains on Thursday

Extreme heat will may set some new daily temperature records across the Desert Southwest. Hot, dry and windy conditions and dry thunderstorms continue to bring fire weather concerns for portions of the Desert Southwest, the central Great Basin and Rockies. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains late Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	30.15 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	6 Aug 9:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Killona LA

Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 90 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.