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Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

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

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	18 Apr 5:53 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Upper Jefferson

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers this evening, then showers likely after midnight. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to north 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Cooler. Less humid with highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Monday

Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday And Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80. Lows in the mid 60s.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Wednesday Night Through Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.

Friday And Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Saturday

Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.