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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall From the Southern High Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, gusty winds and heavy rainfall will be possible over the next few days from New Mexico to Texas, into western Mississippi. Additional heavy rainfall over previously saturated soils may lead to flash and urban flooding. Isolated thunderstorms will also be possible across portions of the Midwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SE 14 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 12 May 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

New Orleans LA

Flood Watch May 13, 07:00am until May 14, 10:00am
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Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 70. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 70. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
New Orleans LA
 30.08°N 89.93°W
Last Update:
2:49 pm CDT May 12, 2024
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT May 12, 2024-6pm CDT May 19, 2024
 
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