Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	12 Jul 11:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E South Vacherie LA

Overnight
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Clear
Monday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 79 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 80 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Calm wind.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 80. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.