Central U.S. Severe Storms and Heavy Rain; Western Fire Weather Threats

A strong system will produce a swath of impacts. Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and a couple of tornadoes will be possible in the south and central Plains. Heavy rain could cause flash flooding in the Mid Mississippi Valley. Mountain snow will develop in the Rockies. Critical fire weather threats are expected across northern California and the Southwest. Read More >

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Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	8 May 4:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

New Orleans LA

Today

Sunny
High: 83 °F
Tonight

Mostly Clear
Low: 70 °F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny
High: 85 °F
Sunday
Night

Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Low: 72 °F
Monday

Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
High: 83 °F
Monday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 71 °F
Tuesday

Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
High: 81 °F
Tuesday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 68 °F
Wednesday

Showers
Likely
High: 78 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 10 mph.