Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Partly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 15 Jul 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Kenner LA

Heat Advisory July 15, 10:00am until July 15, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 89. North wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 89 °F

    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 89. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 89 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 89. North wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 89. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kenner LA
 30°N 90.27°W
6:21 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
8am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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