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 Naval Air Station - Alvin Callender Field (KNBG)

Lat: 29.84°NLon: 90.02°WElev: 0ft.

Overcast

84°F

29°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	SW 13 mph
Barometer	29.77 in (1007.9 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	17 May 11:55 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Arabi LA

Flood Watch May 17, 12:23pm until May 18, 07:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch May 17, 12:23pm until May 18, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Sat
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday
High: 82 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 70. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an 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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

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 74. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

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

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.