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Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Overcast with Haze

86°F

30°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed S 10 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.3 mb)
Dewpoint 79°F (26°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 17 May 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

River Ridge LA

Flood Watch May 17, 05:02pm until May 18, 12:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch May 17, 05:02pm until May 18, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Sat

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 70. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 70. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
River Ridge LA
 29.97°N 90.22°W
Last Update:
3:51 pm CDT May 17, 2024
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT May 17, 2024-6pm CDT May 24, 2024
 
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