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 >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05° N Lon: 90.03° W Elev: 7 ft.

Fair and Breezy

76°F

24°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	NE 21 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	4 Oct 8:53 am CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Western Orleans

Rest Of Tonight

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Saturday

Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Sunday

Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid. Near steady temperature in the upper 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Monday

Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.

Thursday Through Friday

Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the lower 70s.