The National Weather Service in New Orleans has provided a detailed forecast for the coming days, which indicates a predominantly sunny week ahead that could turn wet towards the weekend. On record, the NWS states that today's weather is "Sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the afternoon." Temperatures tonight are expected to drop to around 46 degrees with calm winds shifting northeast after midnight, according to data obtained NWS New Orleans.
For those eagerly planning their week, the NWS advises that tomorrow will again be sunny, with a high near 59 and northeast winds at 5 to 10 mph. During tomorrow night, the skies are anticipated to remain mostly clear and temperatures to linger around 47 degrees. As midweek approaches, specifically on Wednesday, the NWS forecast suggests a change in weather patterns with "Partly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon." The reporting indicates a turn, as there's a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms to suddenly develop Wednesday night.
Thursday's weather is looking less favorable, with the NWS forecasting an 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm with a high near 69 degrees. The wind direction is expected to shift from south to north within the afternoon hours. Following the showers, there will be a 30 percent chance of rain before midnight, while Friday is projected to be mostly cloudy with a high near 58 degrees and northeast winds at 5 to 10 mph.
As the weekend draws near, the likelihood of rain increases, with a slight chance of showers late Friday night. "A chance of showers," forecasts the NWS for Saturday, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 66. The pattern of showers and possibly thunderstorms is set to continue into Sunday, as detailed in the forecast with "A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69."
