Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99° N Lon: 90.25° W Elev: 3 ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 12 Jul 9:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

St. Charles Parish

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Temperature falling into the mid 80s in the afternoon. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Tuesday
Sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Temperature falling into the mid 80s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Temperature falling into the mid 80s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.



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1232 PM CDT Sat Jul 12 2025
 
 

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