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Significant Severe Weather, Dangerous Heat and Extremely Critical Fire Weather Conditions Across the Southern U.S.

Tornadoes (some strong), extreme hail, and widespread wind damage are forecast over parts of the central and southern Plains Saturday afternoon through Saturday night. A Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) for severe storms has been issued. Strong winds and low relative humidity will contribute to extremely critical fire weather Saturday in the Southwest. Dangerous heat continues in South Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Orleans, New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW)

Lat: 30.05°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 25 May 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Gretna LA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Memorial Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Gretna LA
 29.94°N 90.09°W
Last Update:
5:26 am CDT May 25, 2024
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT May 25, 2024-6pm CDT May 31, 2024
 
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