Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Slidell, Slidell Airport (KASD)

Lat: 30.34°NLon: 89.82°WElev: 30ft.

Thunderstorm

89°F

32°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.91 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	17 Aug 5:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Abita Springs LA

Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.