Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	29.88 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Apr 10:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Kenner LA

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 70 °F
Breezy.
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 58. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 57. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning.