Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

Current conditions at

Galliano, South Lafourche Airport (KGAO)

Lat: 29.44°NLon: 90.26°WElev: 0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.76 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 17 May 5:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Dulac LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am. Some of the storms could be severe.  High near 80. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 80. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Dulac LA
 29.3°N 90.53°W
3:51 pm CDT May 17, 2024
5pm CDT May 17, 2024-6pm CDT May 24, 2024
 
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