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

76°F

24°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	12 May 3:53 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Metairie LA

Today
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 86 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 84 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

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 84. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 15 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 15 mph.