Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible in the Northern and Central Plains and New Mexico; Dangerous Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorms, capable of producing damaging winds and isolated large hail, and heavy rainfall are possible across the northern and central Plains. Monsoonal thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding across New Mexico. Dangerous, long duration heat will continue over much of the central and eastern U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 29 Jul 8:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW New Orleans Lakefront Airport LA

Heat Advisory July 30, 10:00am until July 30, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 93 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW New Orleans Lakefront Airport LA
 30.01°N 90.09°W
6:26 pm CDT Jul 29, 2025
9pm CDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 5, 2025
 
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