Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible in the Northern and Central Plains and New Mexico; Dangerous Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorms, capable of producing damaging winds and isolated large hail, and heavy rainfall are possible across the northern and central Plains. Monsoonal thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding across New Mexico. Dangerous, long duration heat will continue over much of the central and eastern U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Partly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.8 mb)
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index103°F (39°C)
Last update 29 Jul 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Kenner LA

Extreme Heat Warning July 29, 11:00am until July 29, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 110. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 79 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms.  High near 95. Heat index values as high as 108. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 95 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 94. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Thunderstorms likely before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 79 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 110. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 95. Heat index values as high as 108. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 94. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Thunderstorms likely before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kenner LA
 29.99°N 90.24°W
6:21 am CDT Jul 29, 2025
9am CDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 4, 2025
 
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