Residents in New Orleans can expect to see a change in weather patterns this week, with a mix of scattered showers and sunny intervals according to the latest update from the National Weather Service in New Orleans. Temperatures are set to hover around the high 80s, although humidity is likely to make it feel hotter. With a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms predicted mainly after 2 pm today, the NWS advises locals to be prepared for occasional downpours.
As the evening approaches, the likelihood of precipitation drops slightly to 30 percent, offering a reprieve from the daytime's unpredictable weather. However, the situation is set to drastically alter tomorrow, with a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms anticipated to bring about between a half and three quarters of an inch of new rainfall. While the heat index may dip slightly during these showers, the high humidity will continue to ensure that the air remains heavy and the temperature warm.
The pattern of intermittent showers and potential thunderstorms is expected to persist through Friday, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation, mainly in the afternoon hours. According to the NWS forecast, the weekend should bring some relief from the storms, as the weather settles into mostly sunny skies and an agreeable high near 83 by Saturday.
Even though Sunday and Monday are projected to remain mostly clear, New Orleans residents should not be quick to leave their umbrellas at home; a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is still on the horizon to start the new week. By Tuesday, the chance of thunderstorms will again increase, though temperatures will stay consistently sunny and warm, with highs once again nearing 88 degrees.
