Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast and Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds

89°F

32°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	W 10 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	103°F (39°C)
Last update	3 Jul 6:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Gretna LA

Tonight
Low: 80 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Independence Day
High: 91 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Independence Day

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

Monday Night

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

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

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