The National Weather Service in New Orleans provides a modest Thanksgiving Day forecast, offering a mix of weather for holiday celebrations. According to the latest update, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. As families across the city gather, skies are expected to be mostly cloudy, with a peak temperature near 70 degrees by 8 a.m., before falling to around 63 for the rest of the day. "West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon," states the NWS.
The evening sets a cooler scene as temperatures are to quickly more fall to a low around 49, with a steady north wind at 10 to 15 mph. As families retire from their Thanksgiving feasts, they will find themselves beneath mostly cloudy skies, perhaps reflecting on the warmth not just of the day but also of the company shared.
Heading into the weekend, New Orleans residents can look forward to more pleasant conditions. Tomorrow promises mostly sunny skies with a high near 57 degrees, while the north wind continues at a pace of 10 to 15 mph. It's a welcomed respite for those planning to venture out for post-holiday activities or to snag Black Friday deals.
Saturday and Sunday continue the trend of fair weather. "Mostly sunny, with a high near 60," foresees the NWS for Saturday. A calming east wind at 5 to 10 mph will accompany shoppers or any lingering out-of-town guests. Following a mostly clear Saturday night with lows around 48, Sunday will similarly bask in sunshine with a high near 62 and a gentle north wind around 5 mph.
As the new week begins, the serene weather pattern holds. Monday and Tuesday maintain sunny to mostly sunny conditions, with highs wavering around the high-50s to low-60s, with modest northeast and east winds. Looking onward, Wednesday introduces a slight chance for showers, but also a warmer high near 68 and a light southeast wind at around 5 mph, adding a touch of uncertainty to an otherwise tranquil forecast for the Crescent City.
