Residents in New Orleans woke up to a light rain haze and a noticeable chill in the air this morning, with temperatures sitting at a cool 51 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the National Weather Service, the humidity has reached a high of 92%, with visibility limited to 2.5 miles amid the foggy drapes that veiled the city early today. The wind is coming from the north at 9 mph, pushing the wind chill down to 46 degrees Fahrenheit, creating a particularly brisk environment for those stepping outside.
Forecasters at National Weather Service have reported that we can expect a 20 percent chance of showers to swiftly pass before 8am and patchy fog to lift before the clock hits 10am. The layers of gray overhead are projected to part, eventually giving way to mostly sunny skies with a high reaching near 54 degrees. Commuters should anticipate the north wind to briskly flow at 10 to 15 mph. Such weather lends itself to grabbing a warm jacket before heading out to tackle the day. Temperatures tonight are slated to dip to around 39 degrees, prompting New Orleanians to bundle up as they face a north wind that continues to gust around 10 mph.
The rest of the week, according to detailed weather data from the National Weather Service, is looking to be a mixed bag. Tuesday we should be seeing partly sunny skies with highs barely over the 50-degree mark, and the National Weather Service informs us of similar conditions extending into Wednesday. The winds these days shall remain gentle, coming predominantly from the northeast at about 5 to 10 mph. One can hope to enjoy these milder days before the forecast shifts once again.
By the time Thursday rolls around, the sun is expected to assert itself more boldly, with temperatures creeping up to a relatively warmer high of 59 degrees. The wind is forecasted to take a turn to the southwest in the afternoon. However, grey clouds may well return Friday, bringing with them a chance of showers in the afternoon. Temperatures should climb to the mid-60s, potentially setting the stage for a rainy end of the week. The National Weather Service indicates rain is highly likely Friday night, with increased winds that could see gusts as strong as 20 mph.
This pattern of showers might well extend into the weekend. "Saturday showers and thunderstorms are likely," as stated by the National Weather Service, and it's advised that New Orleanians keep their umbrellas close at hand. The possibility of rain persists through Sunday, although with slightly cooler temperatures anticipated, and a high hovering around the upper 50s.
