Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans Naval Air Station - Alvin Callender Field (KNBG)

Lat: 29.84°NLon: 90.02°WElev: 0ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SE 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 23 Apr 1:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Westwego LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Westwego LA
 29.92°N 90.09°W
2:02 pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
2pm CDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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