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 and Breezy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NE 21 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 4 Oct 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Gretna LA

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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 half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 82. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly 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 5 to 10 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

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
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 half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly 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 5 to 10 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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Gretna LA
 29.97°N 90.09°W
12:26 am CDT Oct 4, 2025
9am CDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm CDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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