Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

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

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	W 9 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint	79°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	108°F (42°C)
Last update	15 Jul 3:53 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Eastern Orleans

This Afternoon

Sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Tonight

Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Temperature falling into the upper 80s in the afternoon. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 107.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Thursday

Showers, thunderstorms with highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

Thursday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

Friday

Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Saturday

Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Temperature falling into the mid 80s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 70s.

Sunday

Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 80. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Monday

Sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.