Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Last Update: 1231 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025

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15NM E New Orleans LA

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

This Afternoon
East winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots late. Waves 3 to 4 feet. A chance of showers early, then a slight chance of showers late.
Tonight
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Waves 3 to 4 feet. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
Saturday
East winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Waves 3 to 4 feet. A chance of showers.
Saturday Night
East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 3 to 4 feet. A chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Sunday
East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 3 to 4 feet. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
Monday
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Monday Night
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves around 2 feet. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening.
Tuesday
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves around 2 feet. A slight chance of showers.
Tuesday Night
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight. A slight chance of showers in the evening.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.




Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
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1231 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
 
 

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