Above Normal Temperatures for the West; Wet Weekend in the Southern Plains

Widespread well-above average temperatures are forecast for portions of the West and north-central U.S. this weekend. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact west Texas Saturday. The severe weather threat in Hawaii will diminish through the day. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	NE 8 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	11 May 1:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Gretna LA

This Afternoon
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 71. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.