Severe Storms Across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast; Continued Active Pattern in the Central U.S. Over the Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast Friday afternoon and evening. Large hail and severe wind gusts are the primary threats. Additional storms are expected in the Central High Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. An approaching system on Sunday for Pacific Northwest may bring heavy rain and winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Overcast

85°F

29°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	31 May 12:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Kenner LA

This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.