Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain and potential significant flash and urban flooding to the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, especially along the I-95 urban corridor. Dry conditions, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will continue to bring a critical fire weather threat to the northwestern Great Basin into the interior Northwest through Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from July 31, 11:00 AM CDT until July 31, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	30 Jul 10:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Reserve LA

Heat Advisory July 31, 11:00am until July 31, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 96 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 95 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 112. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 111. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.