Severe Thunderstorms in the High Plains and Upper Midwest; Excessive Rainfall Along the Texas Coast; Dangerous Heat Wave From the Midwest to the Northeast

Strong to severe thunderstorms will continue through Monday evening in the northern Plains and shift to the central Plains and Upper Midwest Tuesday. Hail and damaging winds will be the main threats. A system in the Western Gulf Coast will bring multiple rounds of heavy rainfall to the Texas coast the next several days. A long duration heat wave will bring impacts to the Midwest and Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	NE 13 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	17 Jun 5:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW New Orleans LA

Tonight
Low: 83 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Tuesday Night
Low: 82 °F
Breezy.
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Thursday
High: 86 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 80 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 80 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 83. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. 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 quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 82. Breezy, with an east wind around 20 mph.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy, with an east wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 82. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph.