The National Weather Service in New Orleans has provided a detailed forecast for the upcoming week, indicating a mix of sunny skies and potential showers. Today, locals can expect a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, particularly between 4 pm and 5 pm, despite mostly sunny conditions with highs nearing 76 degrees. In the evening, the likelihood of precipitation remains at 30 percent before decreasing slightly after 8 pm.
As we tread into the night, the temperature will dip to around 62 degrees. Calm winds from the southwest are expected to continue into Monday, with a forecast of intermittent showers before 1 pm and then a possibility of both showers and thunderstorms from 1 pm to 4 pm. The NWS anticipates a sunny Monday, with a high again approaching 77 despite the chance of showers.
Looking further ahead, Tuesday's forecast predicts sunny skies with temperatures climbing to a comfortable 86 degrees, given the calm western winds. The tranquility stretches into Tuesday night when the skies remain mostly clear, and temperatures hover at a pleasant 70 degrees.
Wednesday and Thursday are set to follow a similar pattern, with sun-drenched days and highs reaching the 86 to 89-degree range, and the modest southwest winds providing some reprieve from the heat. Nightfall brings little change, with mostly clear skies and expected lows of 72 on Wednesday and 73 on Thursday. As the week progresses, the region is bracing for even warmer weather, with Friday's and Saturday's temperature potentially touching the 90-degree mark.
