Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index75°F (24°C)
Last update 15 Jul 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Metairie LA

Heat Advisory July 15, 10:00am until July 15, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm.  Low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 78 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 89. North wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 89 °F

    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 88. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 89. North wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 88. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Metairie LA
 30.01°N 90.14°W
6:21 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
7am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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