Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Severe Weather for the East

Potential life threatening flash flooding across the northern Gulf Coast states as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Remember, turn around - don't drown. In addition, severe thunderstorms with tornadoes are possible with the circulation of this storm. The threat for more severe thunderstorms will occur across portions of the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and central Appalachian's. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Overcast and Breezy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 23 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.3 mb)
Dewpoint 79°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 18 Jun 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

River Ridge LA

Flood Watch June 18, 10:29am until June 19, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch June 18, 10:29am until June 19, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 111. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 109. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 111. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
River Ridge LA
 29.95°N 90.19°W
8:07 am CDT Jun 18, 2026
10am CDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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