Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Southeast; Late-Season Snowstorm in the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms across Texas to the southern Appalachians pose risks of damaging winds, large hail, a couple of tornadoes, and potential flooding through Wednesday. A late-season snowstorm will continue to produce heavy snow over parts of the central Rockies, possibly resulting in travel disruptions, downed trees, and power outages. Read More >

18NM SE New Orleans LA

Marine Point Forecast

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    • Wednesday

      Wednesday:S wind 5 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

      High: 83 °F

      S 15kt
      < 1ft

    • Wednesday Night

      Wednesday Night:SSW wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.

      Low: 74 °F

      SSW 10kt
      < 1ft

    • Thursday

      Thursday:SW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming WNW in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm.   Seas 1 ft or less.

      High: 82 °F

      W 10kt
      < 1ft

    • Thursday Night

      Thursday Night:Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.   Seas 1 ft or less.

      Low: 71 °F

      Light Wind
      < 1ft

    • Friday

      Friday:ENE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SSE in the afternoon. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.   Seas 1 ft or less.

      High: 77 °F

      ESE 10kt
      < 1ft

    • Friday Night

      Friday Night:Variable winds 5 kt or less. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.   Seas 1 ft or less.

      Low: 71 °F

      Light Wind
      < 1ft

    • Saturday

      Saturday:Variable winds 5 kt or less. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.   Seas 1 ft or less.

      High: 80 °F

      Light Wind
      < 1ft

    • Saturday Night

      Saturday Night:Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.   Seas 1 ft or less.

      Low: 73 °F

      Light Wind
      < 1ft

    • Sunday

      Sunday:S wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.   Seas 1 ft or less.

      High: 81 °F

      S 10kt
      < 1ft


High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 4:17 am CDT May 6, 2026
Forecast Valid: 4am CDT May 6, 2026-6pm CDT May 12, 2026

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Detailed Forecast

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Wednesday
S wind 5 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Wednesday Night
SSW wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Thursday
SW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming WNW in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Thursday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Friday
ENE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SSE in the afternoon. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Friday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Seas 1 ft or less.
Saturday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Saturday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sunday
S wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Seas 1 ft or less.

*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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Point Forecast: 29.86°N 89.67°W
Last Update: 4:17 am CDT May 6, 2026
Forecast Valid: 4am CDT May 6, 2026-6pm CDT May 12, 2026
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