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 International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NE 10 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 4 Oct 2:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

River Ridge LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 15 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 15 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
River Ridge LA
 29.97°N 90.22°W
12:26 am CDT Oct 4, 2025
3am CDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm CDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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