Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Life-threatening, potentially catastrophic flash flooding expected along the central Gulf Coast as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Isolated brief tornadoes and damaging gusts remain possible overnight in the Southeast. Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms may cause lightning-ignited fires and erratic behavior due to gusty winds across parts of the West Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

A Few Clouds

81°F

27°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 79°F (26°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 19 Jun 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Metairie LA

Flood Watch June 19, 06:23am until June 19, 07:00am
Heat Advisory June 19, 10:00am until June 19, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Flood Watch June 19, 06:23am until June 19, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Juneteenth

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 108. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Juneteenth
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 114. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 108. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Metairie LA
 29.99°N 90.14°W
5:11 am CDT Jun 19, 2026
6am CDT Jun 19, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 25, 2026
 
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