Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flash Flood Warning until June 20, 06:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

75°F

24°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	N 9 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	20 Jun 3:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Jefferson LA

Flash Flood Warning June 20, 04:45pm until June 20, 06:00pm

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Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning June 20, 04:45pm until June 20, 06:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Sat
Flash Flood Warning
This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 80 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers between noon and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.