The weather forecast issued at 07:40 on July 9 by the New Orleans National Meteorological Center contained thunderstorms, possible severe turbulence, icing, and wind shear. The weather chart at 18:00 local time identified a high pressure system located off the Louisiana coast. No fronts or low pressure areas were within of the airport. The forecast between 1200 and 2200 indicated "scattered clouds, variable to broken clouds at , thunderstorms, and moderate rain showers." According to the NWS (National Weather Service), there were no severe weather warnings for the time and area of the accident.