Afternoon storms possible with highs near 88°F and sticky humidity. Boaters should watch for choppy seas and possible minor coastal ponding midweek.

Hurricane season begins June 1. St. Charles Parish warns of possible extended outages and urges residents to stock at least a 72‑hour kit and sign up for SCP Alerts.

A flash flood warning covered parts of Jefferson and St. Charles parishes Sunday evening as heavy storms moved through, with the NWS and local outlets alerting river towns including Luling, Destrehan and St. Rose. Expect ponding and flooded streets in low-lying areas.

Muggy morning gives way to scattered storms this afternoon; highs near 89°F and possible gusty storms.

Hot and humid through Tuesday with heat index near 100–105°F. Spotty afternoon storms return later in the week.

Act 196 outlaws intentional outdoor balloon releases in Louisiana starting Aug. 1, 2026, pitting environmental groups against those who say the tradition matters. The law targets planned releases of a dozen or more balloons and includes narrow exemptions.

Clear and warm Saturday with highs near 88°F. Heat indices may near 100°F Sunday–Tuesday; check NOLA Ready for cooling centers.

Parish and state officials met Thursday to walk Northshore residents through supplies, alerts and evacuation steps ahead of hurricane season.

Parish leaders say 'below‑average' doesn't mean safe as Jefferson Parish outlines pump repairs, shelters and alert sign‑ups ahead of the June 1 season.

Muggy Friday with highs near 86°F and an afternoon chance of storms. River levels remain elevated in some outlying areas.

Pinellas Park's Facebook post mixed a rain lyric with a forecast graphic showing 0.25–20 inches; NWS advisories and national forecasts urged caution for flash flooding.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely in New Orleans today with heavy downpours possible. Expect ponding and slow commutes on low-lying streets.

A Tulane‑led paper in Nature Sustainability warns the Gulf could one day surround New Orleans and urges long‑term, equity‑centered planning for managed relocation.