Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds

74°F

23°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.6 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Gretna LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Gretna LA
 29.94°N 90.06°W
1:26 am CDT Apr 25, 2026
1am CDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm CDT May 1, 2026
 
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