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Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Mostly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SE 10 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 21 May 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW New Orleans Lakefront Airport LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light southeast wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light southeast wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW New Orleans Lakefront Airport LA
 30.01°N 90.09°W
Last Update:
12:03 pm CDT May 21, 2024
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT May 21, 2024-6pm CDT May 28, 2024
 
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