Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Galliano, South Lafourche Airport (KGAO)

Lat: 29.44°NLon: 90.26°WElev: 0ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

80°F

27°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	30.04 in
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	2 Jul 8:15 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Golden Meadow LA

Today
High: 91 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 80 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 79 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 80. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Calm wind.

Independence Day

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.