New Orleans/ Weather & Environment
Published on December 20, 2019
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You can leave your umbrella at home for today, but rainfall is in the forecast for New Orleans starting on Saturday, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone. Saturday's forecast shows the greatest likelihood of rain at 78 percent, with expected rainfall of 1.42 inches.

The immediate forecast also has mild temperatures in store for today. Temperatures will turn cooler from Saturday to Sunday, reaching just 55 degrees on Saturday.

Winds are expected to climb up to 21 mph on Saturday, with daily top speeds in the teens throughout the week. Skies will be cloudy today and clear on Monday.

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.