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 Roads False River Regional Airport (KHZR)

Lat: 30.72°NLon: 91.48°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.71 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 May 5:35 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Lettsworth LA

Flood Watch May 17, 05:54am until May 18, 07:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch May 17, 05:54am until May 18, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Sat
Flood Watch
Overnight
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 89 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Monday

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

Monday Night

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

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.