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Above Normal Temperatures for the West; Wet Weekend in the Southern Plains

Widespread well-above average temperatures are forecast for portions of the West and north-central U.S. this weekend. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact west Texas Saturday. The severe weather threat in Hawaii will diminish through the day. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed NE 17 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 May 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

New Orleans LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: 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 73. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
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 73. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Point Forecast:
New Orleans LA
 30.08°N 89.93°W
Last Update:
7:22 am CDT May 11, 2024
Forecast Valid:
8am CDT May 11, 2024-6pm CDT May 17, 2024
 
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