Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch until July 19, 01:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

Louisiana Regional Airport (KREG)

Lat: 30.17°NLon: 90.94°WElev: 14ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

79°F

26°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	17 Jul 11:15 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Gonzales LA

Flood Watch July 17, 11:26am until July 19, 01:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch July 17, 11:26am until July 19, 01:00am
NOW until 1:00am Sat
Flood Watch
Today
High: 81 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 87 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 81. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

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 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Thunderstorms likely before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

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

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Monday Night

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

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.