Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

Last Update: 333 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024

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15NM E New Orleans LA

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

Today
South winds 15 to 20 knots. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms early this morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late this morning and early afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms late.
Tonight
Southwest winds 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Waves 2 to 4 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with thunderstorms likely after midnight.
Saturday
South winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or less. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west after midnight. Waves 1 foot or less.
Sunday
Northwest winds around 5 knots. Waves 1 foot or less.
Sunday Night
Southwest winds around 5 knots. Waves 1 foot or less.
Monday
Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less.
Monday Night
South winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less.
Tuesday
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
South winds around 10 knots. Waves around 2 feet.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.




Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
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333 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024
 
 

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