Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

13NM ESE New Orleans LA

Marine Point Forecast

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    • Tonight

      Tonight:NE wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am.   Seas 1 to 2 ft.

      Low: 74 °F

      NE 10kt
      1-2ft

    • Friday

      Friday:ENE wind 10 to 15 kt. A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am.   Seas 3 to 4 ft.

      High: 72 °FFalling Temperatures

      ENE 15kt
      3-4ft

    • Friday Night

      Friday Night:ENE wind 15 to 20 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.   Seas 4 to 5 ft.

      Low: 60 °F

      ENE 20kt
      4-5ft

    • Saturday

      Saturday:N wind around 20 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.   Seas 4 to 5 ft.

      High: 70 °F

      N 20kt
      4-5ft

    • Saturday Night

      Saturday Night:N wind 15 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

      Low: 63 °F

      N 20kt
      3-4ft

    • Sunday

      Sunday:NE wind 10 to 15 kt decreasing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

      High: 72 °F

      NE 15kt⇓
      1-2ft

    • Sunday Night

      Sunday Night:Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.

      Low: 66 °F

      Light Wind
      < 1ft

    • Monday

      Monday:Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

      High: 72 °F

      Light Wind
      < 1ft

    • Monday Night

      Monday Night:S wind 5 to 10 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

      Low: 69 °F

      S 10kt
      1-2ft


High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 9:32 pm CDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid: 9pm CDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm CDT May 7, 2026

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Detailed Forecast


Tonight
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Friday
ENE wind 10 to 15 kt. A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Friday Night
ENE wind 15 to 20 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
Saturday
N wind around 20 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
Saturday Night
N wind 15 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Sunday
NE wind 10 to 15 kt decreasing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Sunday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Monday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Monday Night
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

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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Point Forecast: 29.98°N 89.69°W
Last Update: 9:32 pm CDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid: 9pm CDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm CDT May 7, 2026
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