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

Flood Watch until May 18, 12:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Overcast

88°F

31°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.74 in (1006.5 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	17 May 3:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Gretna LA

Flood Watch May 17, 04:45pm until May 18, 12:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch May 17, 04:45pm until May 18, 12:00pm
NOW until 12:00pm Sat
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
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 10 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. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. 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. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, 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 73. 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 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.