Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 29.84°NLon: 90.02°WElev: 0ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index75°F (24°C)
Last update 8 Aug 10:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Meraux LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 81. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 79. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 89 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 78 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 81. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Meraux LA
 29.92°N 89.91°W
11:01 pm CDT Aug 8, 2025
11pm CDT Aug 8, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 15, 2025
 
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