Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed E 16 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 3 Oct 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Gretna LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Gretna LA
 29.94°N 90.06°W
12:27 pm CDT Oct 3, 2025
2pm CDT Oct 3, 2025-6pm CDT Oct 9, 2025
 
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