Residents of New Orleans are pulling out their umbrellas and raincoats as the National Weather Service in New Orleans predicts sporadic showers over the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 30 percent chance of showers today, mainly between the hours of 2pm and 4pm. The city is draped in cloudy skies with a high near 75 degrees and winds coming from the Northeast at 10 to 15 mph.
The forecast worsens tonight with an increased 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, predominantly after 4 am. The expected low is around 72 degrees, with the East wind blowing at a steady pace of around 10 mph, with possible gusts as high as 20 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Looking to Wednesday, more consistent precipitation is anticipated, with the chance of showers and thunderstorms pegged at 80 percent. Weather in New Orleans will warm slightly with a high near 81 degrees, and the Southeast wind will maintain at 10 to 15 mph. A quarter to a half-inch of new rainfall is possible, marking a notably wet midweek for the region, as per the National Weather Service.
Wednesday night also promises showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. The rest of the night may see occasional showers and thunderstorms post-midnight, with a low around 69 degrees. The wind is expected to shift from Southeast to Northwest after midnight, suggesting a change in weather patterns as the week progresses. The chance of precipitation remains high at 70 percent, as mentioned by the National Weather Service.
The latter part of the week brings a shift in conditions. Clearing skies are on the forecast for Thursday with a mostly sunny outlook and a high near 76 degrees. The North wind will calm to 5 to 10 mph, providing some respite from the earlier gusty conditions. Thursday night will follow suit, being mostly clear with a low around 59 and calm winds continuing from the North.
The fair weather is expected to roll into the weekend, with the National Weather Service predicting a sunny Friday and highs around 72 degrees. Looking forward to a clear Friday night with a low around 60 degrees and a weekend that holds onto the sunny rays with highs nearing the mid-70s. The nights will see temperatures in the low 60s, but no significant precipitation in sight, making it ideal for those outdoor plans.
