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

92°F

33°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1019.8 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	13 Jul 11:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Metairie LASimilar City Names

This Afternoon
High: 92 °F⇓
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 80 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 94 °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

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 86 by 4pm. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast. 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 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

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

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

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

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind around 5 mph.