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New Orleans faces a 105-degree heat index Thursday before storm chances build into the holiday weekend.
A clear, steamy morning gives way to afternoon storms Wednesday in New Orleans. The wetter pattern strengthens Friday and lingers through the weekend.
New Orleans gets a clear, muggy start Tuesday before storms build by late morning. The wet pattern sticks around through Labor Day.
New Orleans gets one more hot, mostly sunny Saturday before thunderstorms return Sunday. Daily storm chances continue through the workweek.
New Orleans gets a mostly sunny Friday and Saturday before storm chances jump Sunday and remain elevated into next week.
The Water Institute's flood forecasting tool, already used by 200-plus government agencies, is merging with satellite radar from Finland's ICEYE.
New Orleans starts cloudy and sticky before afternoon thunderstorms arrive Thursday. Strong storms could bring lightning, heavy rain and damaging wind gusts.
New Orleans faces a 94-degree afternoon and a heat index near 106 before storms return. Thursday could bring the week’s wettest weather.
New Orleans starts Tuesday clear and humid before afternoon storms return. The week turns hotter Wednesday, then wetter Thursday and Friday.
New Orleans will hit 95 degrees Monday before afternoon storms arrive. Thunderstorm chances stay elevated through the workweek.
New Orleans faces a Sunday Heat Advisory with a heat index up to 113 degrees. Storm chances rise through the week as temperatures slowly ease.
A Heat Advisory covers New Orleans on Saturday as temperatures reach 96 and the heat index climbs as high as 112. Storm chances rise next week.
An Extreme Heat Warning covers New Orleans Friday as heat indexes approach 115°F. Afternoon storms may offer brief relief, but the hot stretch continues through the weekend.
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