The weather in New Orleans is changing today. It will start out clear but get cloudier, with a high of 62°F and winds from the east at 5 to 15 mph. Tonight, expect heavy rain and possible thunderstorms, with a 100% chance of precipitation. There could be 2 to 3 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service.
On Wednesday morning, there’s a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 am. The rest of the day will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures reaching 56°F by 11 am and dropping to around 49°F later. Strong north winds, gusting up to 25 mph, will make it feel colder. By Wednesday night, temperatures will drop to around 30°F, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Thursday will be sunny with a high near 46°F, but expect north winds at 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 30 mph, so bundle up. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low around 31°F, and the northeast wind will remain at 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
This Friday in New Orleans will be partly sunny, with a high of around 48°F and brisk northeast winds. By Friday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures around 42°F and light winds. On Saturday, expect mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance of showers after noon, with a high near 58°F. Sunday will bring partly sunny weather and a high near 61°F, but showers are still possible, and the wind will shift from northeast to north in the afternoon, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service extends the forecast into early next week, promising a sunny start to Monday with warmer temperatures hitting a high near 67 degrees. Despite the potential variability of the weather, these predictions offer a glimpse at the literal ebb and flow of New Orleans' climate, reminding residents to prepare for whatever the skies may bring.
