Above Normal Temperatures for the West; Wet Weekend in the Southern Plains

Widespread well-above average temperatures are forecast for portions of the West and north-central U.S. this weekend. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact west Texas Saturday. The severe weather threat in Hawaii will diminish through the day. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	45%
Wind Speed	N 9 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	11 May 12:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW New Orleans Lakefront Airport LA

This Afternoon
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Breezy.
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 86 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.