Severe Thunderstorms Across the Upper Mississippi Valley and Central Plains; Excessive Rainfall Along the Texas Coast; Hot Conditions from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail and heavy rainfall will be possible this afternoon over the Upper Mississippi Valley and Central Plains. A low pressure system in the Western Gulf of Mexico will bring heavy to excessive rainfall for much of South Texas. A dangerous heat wave will impact much of the Midwest to the Northeast through this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds and Breezy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed E 24 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 18 Jun 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Metairie LA

Coastal Flood Advisory June 18, 05:52pm until June 19, 04:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory June 18, 05:52pm until June 19, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with an east wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 89 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Breezy, with an east wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with an east wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Metairie LA
 30.01°N 90.11°W
5:41 pm CDT Jun 18, 2024
5pm CDT Jun 18, 2024-6pm CDT Jun 25, 2024
 
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