New Orleans/ Weather & Environment
Published on May 02, 2019
New Orleans weather: Clouds, high of 78 degrees in forecast todayPhoto: iStock

New Orleans is expected to experience light rainfall this coming weekend, according to drone-powered weather forecasting service Saildrone. Saturday's forecast shows the highest possibility of rain at 87 percent, with expected rainfall of 0.35 inches.

Warm temperatures are also in the forecast, with highs in the upper 70s through Saturday. Temperatures will reach a high of 80 degrees on Sunday.

Skies will be cloudy today and tomorrow, and partly cloudy Sunday and Monday. Winds are expected to reach a modest high of 14 miles per hour on Monday, and continue to be in the teens through Wednesday.

This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.