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Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Severe storms for parts of the northern Plains & upper Midwest tonight & Wednesday- threats include a few tornadoes, damaging winds & excessive rain. Heavy rain may impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest into tonight. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Partly Cloudy

94°F

34°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index107°F (42°C)
Last update 22 Jul 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Kenner LA

Heat Advisory July 22, 03:59pm until July 22, 07:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 23, 10:00am until July 23, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 22, 03:59pm until July 22, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 96 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 81. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 91. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 91 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 90 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 91. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. 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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kenner LA
 30°N 90.27°W
Last Update:
1:16 pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Jul 22, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 29, 2025
 
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