Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from July 15, 10:00 AM CDT until July 15, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 29.84°NLon: 90.02°WElev: 0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	80%
Wind Speed	NW 6 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	15 Jul 8:55 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Poydras LA

Heat Advisory until July 15, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until July 15, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Tue
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
T-storms
Likely then
T-storms
Thursday
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 77 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Friday
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 88. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 88. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.