Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Galliano, South Lafourche Airport (KGAO)

Lat: 29.44°NLon: 90.26°WElev: 0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 3 Oct 12:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Golden Meadow LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with an east wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with an east wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Golden Meadow LA
 29.38°N 90.27°W
12:27 pm CDT Oct 3, 2025
1pm CDT Oct 3, 2025-6pm CDT Oct 9, 2025
 
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