Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain through the Weekend

The prolonged and intense heat wave continues today for portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, with relief expected by this weekend. There will be daily chances for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest today through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Thunderstorm

85°F

29°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	SW 10 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	27 Jun 11:53 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

New Orleans Lakefront Airport LA

This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 79 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 89 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 88. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph.