The National Weather Service in New Orleans reports fair weather this morning with temperatures at 48°F (9°C) and 56% humidity. East winds at 10 mph create a wind chill of 44°F (7°C). Barometric pressure is steady at 30.48 in (1031.3 mb), and the dewpoint is 33°F (-1°C).
The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny day with a high near 55°F and an east wind at 5 to 10 mph. As night falls, skies will stay mostly clear with a low around 47°F and northeast winds at 5 to 10 mph.
More sunshine is expected for Friday with a high around 61°F and an east wind at 10 mph. Friday night will bring increased cloud cover, with temperatures dipping to around 56°F and winds remaining at 10 mph. Saturday will be partly sunny and warmer, with a high near 67°F and a 20% chance of showers after noon.
Next week will bring slightly warmer weather, starting with Sunday, which is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 71°F and a low around 60°F. Monday will be even warmer with a high near 73°F and mostly sunny skies, though showers and thunderstorms could arrive Monday night, bringing a mostly cloudy evening and a low around 59°F. Tuesday will see a partly sunny day with a chance of showers and a high near 68°F.
