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New Orleans Braces for Sunny Skies and Rising Temperatures, With Potential Midweek Showers

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Published on May 17, 2025
New Orleans Braces for Sunny Skies and Rising Temperatures, With Potential Midweek ShowersSource: Google Street View

The National Weather Service in New Orleans reports mostly sunny skies today with a high near 89 degrees and light southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, cloud cover is expected to increase with a low around 75 degrees. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph. This pattern is expected to continue into the week, with mostly cloudy mornings transitioning to sunnier conditions later in the day.

According to the National Weather Service, Monday’s high is forecast around 88 degrees under partly sunny skies. On Tuesday, temperatures may reach near 90 degrees with increased southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph.

On Wednesday, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., followed by mostly sunny conditions. Winds will shift from the west at 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday night, temperatures will drop to around 68 degrees with winds from the north.

The latter part of the week is forecast to remain mostly sunny. Thursday will have a high near 83 degrees and a low around 65 degrees. Friday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 82 degrees and light northeasterly winds between 5 and 10 mph.