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

79°F

26°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	NE 17 mph
Barometer	30.07 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	3 Oct 10:53 pm CDT

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Gretna LA

Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 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 5 to 10 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 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph.