Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

18NM SE New Orleans LA

Marine Point Forecast

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    • This Afternoon

      This Afternoon:Variable winds 5 kt or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm.   Seas 1 ft or less.

      High: 80 °F

      Light Wind
      < 1ft

    • Tonight

      Tonight:Variable winds 5 kt or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.   Seas 1 ft or less.

      Low: 71 °F

      Light Wind
      < 1ft

    • Monday

      Monday:SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

      High: 82 °F

      SE 10kt
      < 1ft

    • Monday Night

      Monday Night:SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.

      Low: 72 °F

      SE 10kt
      < 1ft

    • Tuesday

      Tuesday:SSE wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

      High: 83 °F

      SSE 10kt
      < 1ft

    • Tuesday Night

      Tuesday Night:SSE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SSW after midnight. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.

      Low: 72 °F

      SSE 10kt
      < 1ft

    • Wednesday

      Wednesday:SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

      High: 85 °F

      SW 10kt
      < 1ft

    • Wednesday Night

      Wednesday Night:SSW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NNW after midnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.   Seas 1 ft or less.

      Low: 70 °F

      SSW 10kt
      < 1ft

    • Thursday

      Thursday:NNE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming E in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.   Seas 1 ft or less.

      High: 81 °F

      ENE 10kt
      < 1ft


High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 8:15 am CDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid: 12pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 2, 2026

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Detailed Forecast


This Afternoon
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Monday
SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Monday Night
SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tuesday
SSE wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tuesday Night
SSE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SSW after midnight. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Wednesday
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Wednesday Night
SSW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NNW after midnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas 1 ft or less.
Thursday
NNE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming E in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas 1 ft or less.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

*Notices:

  1. This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
  2. The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast: 29.86°N 89.67°W
Last Update: 8:15 am CDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid: 12pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 2, 2026
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