Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Advisory in effect from April 30, 06:30 PM CDT until April 30, 09:30 PM CDT

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds

71°F

22°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	E 8 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Apr 8:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Gretna LA

Flood Advisory until April 30, 09:30pm

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Flood Advisory until April 30, 09:30pm
NOW until 9:30pm Thu
Flood Advisory
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 57. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday

Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 71. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 57. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning.