Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Potential Across the Gulf Coast States

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be in play across the western and central Gulf Coast over the next few days. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding especially within vulnerable areas. New and renewed river flooding will also be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Rain Fog/Mist and Windy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NW 26 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1008.3 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 13 May 9:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Gretna LA

Flood Watch May 13, 10:09pm until May 14, 06:00am
Severe T-storm Watch May 13, 10:09pm until May 14, 12:00am
Flash Flood Warning until May 13, 11:00pm
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Flood Watch
Severe T-storm Watch
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    Flood Watch May 13, 10:09pm until May 14, 06:00am
    Severe T-storm Watch May 13, 10:09pm until May 14, 12:00am
    Flash Flood Warning until May 13, 11:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 69 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 4am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 69. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Gretna LA
 29.94°N 90.09°W
9:57 pm CDT May 13, 2024
10pm CDT May 13, 2024-6pm CDT May 20, 2024
 
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