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

77°F

25°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SE 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 23 Apr 10:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Westwego LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a 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 50%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • 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

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a 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 50%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
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 15 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Westwego LA
 29.92°N 90.09°W
5:00 am CDT Apr 23, 2026
11am CDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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