Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	NE 20 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	4 Oct 2:53 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Chalmette LA

Overnight
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 76. East wind around 15 mph.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.