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 Naval Air Station - Alvin Callender Field (KNBG)

Lat: 29.84°NLon: 90.02°WElev: 0ft.

Partly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 13 Jul 10:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Empire LA

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 85. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 85 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 84. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 81 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 85. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 84. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Empire LA
 29.45°N 89.61°W
10:55 am CDT Jul 13, 2025
11am CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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