Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Overcast

84°F

29°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	NE 14 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	2 Jul 7:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Jefferson LA

Today
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 80 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 106. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

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

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Independence Day

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. West wind around 5 mph.