Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Mostly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.10 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	103°F (39°C)
Last update	13 Jul 9:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Destrehan LA

Today
High: 92 °F⇓
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Clear
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 84 by 5pm. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph 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.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.