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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

New Orleans Naval Air Station - Alvin Callender Field (KNBG)

Lat: 29.84°NLon: 90.02°WElev: 0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed E 14 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 3 Oct 2:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Empire LA

Coastal Flood Advisory October 3, 03:05pm until October 5, 06:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory October 3, 03:05pm until October 5, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Sun

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with an east wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with an east wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with an east wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Empire LA
 29.4°N 89.61°W
Last Update:
12:27 pm CDT Oct 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Oct 3, 2025-6pm CDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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