Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	W 9 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	16 Jul 1:53 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Hahnville LA

Flood Watch July 16, 01:00pm until July 19, 01:00am

Heat Advisory July 16, 10:00am until July 16, 07:00pm

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Flood Watch

Heat Advisory

Overnight
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 77 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 76 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 88 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 77 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 88. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 88. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 90. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.