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

76°F

24°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	NE 20 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	4 Oct 5:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

New Orleans Lakefront Airport LA

Today
High: 77 °F
Breezy.
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 78 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 77. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 77. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 10 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 10 mph.