The National Weather Service in New Orleans has provided an update on the upcoming weather conditions for the region. Today, residents can expect partly sunny skies with highs reaching near 56 degrees. Winds are expected to be relatively calm, coming from the northeast at around 5 mph and becoming calm in the afternoon, according to the latest forecast.
Tonight, the chances of showers increase to 40 percent, mainly after 1 am. The cloud cover will continue to be mostly cloudy, as the temperatures drop to a low around 46 degrees. The calm wind will shift to come from the northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Despite the overcast sky and the slight chill that the breeze might bring, the humidity will stand at a moderate 52%.
Heading into Sunday, the forecast predicts showers and a possible thunderstorm with an expected high near 53 degrees. An east wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph may feature gusts as high as 20 mph. The certainty of precipitation is pegged at 100%, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday night, the likelihood of showers persists, mainly before midnight. The mostly cloudy skies will hover over a low around 47 degrees, while the northeast wind blows at around 5 mph, gusts might reach up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is high, standing at 70%. With the week progressing, the weather seems to take a turn for the better. Monday offers partly sunny skies and a high near 62, with a steady northeast wind around 5 mph.
As the week continues, New Orleans can look forward to clearer skies and warmer temperatures. Tuesday is sunny with a high near 69 degrees, Wednesday follows suit with a high near 71, and Thursdays and Fridays forecasts promise mostly sunny conditions, highs hovering around 70 and 67 respectively. Each night, conditions will remain calm with lows in the 50s, perfect for those evening strolls around the Big Easy.
