Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	29.91 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	18 Aug 3:53 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Bridge City LA

Today
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 80 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 90 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.