Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	58%
Wind Speed	E 14 G 23 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	23 Apr 1:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Gretna LA

This Afternoon
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 15 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Monday Night

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

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

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

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.