The National Weather Service in New Orleans reports light fog and mist, with a temperature of 67°F and humidity at 87 percent. The barometric pressure is 30.23 in, and visibility is 4 miles, affecting the view of the Crescent City’s streets and waterways.
Sunny skies are forecasted today, with a high around 84 degrees, according to the latest forecast. A north wind is expected to blow at about 5 mph later in the day. As evening approaches, skies will remain clear, with a low around 65 degrees. A south wind at approximately 5 mph will shift to a calm breeze as night arrives.
Looking ahead to the week, Monday is expected to be sunny, with a forecasted high near 84 degrees and a light variable wind shifting to an easterly direction at about 5 to 10 mph in the morning. The night is projected to be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to a low around 69 degrees and a gentle southeast wind at 5 mph.
Sunny conditions are expected to continue through Tuesday, with a high forecasted at around 82 degrees. An east wind will blow at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph at night, alongside mostly clear skies and a low around 72 degrees, according to the NWS. On Wednesday, there is a slight 10 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m., but sunny weather is expected to persist, with highs remaining near 84 degrees.
The remainder of the week is expected to bring slight chances of showers, particularly on Thursday, when thunderstorms may develop later in the day. Mostly sunny skies are anticipated, with highs in the lower 80s. Thursday night will feature partly cloudy conditions and a low around 70 degrees. This trend of warm and sunny weather continues into the weekend, with Friday showing mostly sunny skies and Saturday's forecast indicating a high of around 83 degrees.
