Severe Weather and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S. and Mid-Atlantic; Dangerous Heat in the West and Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the central High Plains into parts of the central and southern Plains and in the the Mid-Atlantic today. Intense, dangerous heat will persist across the West, Southwest, and Southern Plains into the end of the week. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected in the Great Basin and Four Corners region. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

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

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 23 Jun 12:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Eastern Orleans

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Humid with lows around 80. West winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs around 90. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 80.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the lower 80s.
Saturday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night Through Monday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 105.



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