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

88°F

31°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.92 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	12 Aug 3:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Harahan LA

This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 78 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

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

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.