Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. 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.

Thunderstorm Rain Fog/Mist

80°F

27°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	S 17 G 32 mph
Barometer	29.78 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	18 Jun 2:55 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Jean Lafitte LA

Flood Watch June 18, 03:34am until June 19, 07:00am

Tornado Watch until June 18, 06:00am

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Flood Watch

Tornado Watch

Flood Watch June 18, 03:34am until June 19, 07:00am
Tornado Watch until June 18, 06:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 78 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Breezy
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 81 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 108. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Thursday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Juneteenth

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 109. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.