Severe Storms Across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast; Continued Active Pattern in the Central U.S. Over the Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast Friday afternoon and evening. Large hail and severe wind gusts are the primary threats. Additional storms are expected in the Central High Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. An approaching system on Sunday for Pacific Northwest may bring heavy rain and winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds

81°F

27°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	SE 9 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	31 May 9:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW New Orleans Lakefront Airport LA

Tonight
Low: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 75. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.