Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	NE 7 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	12 Aug 11:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Mimosa Park LA

This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph 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

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Calm wind.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.