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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

79°F

26°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 4 Oct 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

River Ridge LA

Flood Watch October 4, 11:17am until October 5, 12:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch October 4, 11:17am until October 5, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
River Ridge LA
 29.95°N 90.22°W
Last Update:
1:58 am CDT Oct 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Oct 4, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 10, 2026
 
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