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

Louisiana Regional Airport (KREG)

Lat: 30.17°NLon: 90.94°WElev: 14ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	S 12 G 16 mph
Barometer	29.69 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 May 6:55 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE French Settlement LA

Flood Watch May 17, 07:02am until May 18, 07:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch May 17, 07:02am until May 18, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Sat
Flood Watch
Today
High: 87 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.