Severe Thunderstorms in the High Plains and Upper Midwest; Excessive Rainfall Along the Texas Coast; Dangerous Heat Wave From the Midwest to the Northeast

Strong to severe thunderstorms will continue through Monday evening in the northern Plains and shift to the central Plains and Upper Midwest Tuesday. Hail and damaging winds will be the main threats. A system in the Western Gulf Coast will bring multiple rounds of heavy rainfall to the Texas coast the next several days. A long duration heat wave will bring impacts to the Midwest and Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport (KMSY)

Lat: 29.99°NLon: 90.25°WElev: 3ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 18 Jun 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Metairie LASimilar City Names

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny, with a high near 93. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Metairie LASimilar City Names
 29.99°N 90.17°W
1:02 am CDT Jun 18, 2024
2am CDT Jun 18, 2024-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2024
 
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