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 International Airport (KMSY)

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

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NE 17 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 3 Oct 3:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Upper Jefferson

This Afternoon
Partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs around 80. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 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
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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