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.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 2 Jul 10:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Golden Meadow LA

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 80. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. 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 90. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Golden Meadow LA
 29.31°N 90.32°W
1:57 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
11am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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