New Orleans residents can expect a mix of cloudy skies and sunshine with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms over the coming week, the National Weather Service reports. Temperatures will be notably spring-like, ranging from the mid-60s to the upper 80s. As of 6:53 a.m. CDT today, the city is overcast with a high humidity of 91 percent and a north wind blowing at 17 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Today's forecast suggests that there's a slim chance of, 20 percent to be precise, showers and thunderstorms to develop after 3pm. However, as the day progresses, the likelihood of precipitation diminishes to a mere 10 percent before evening. Skies are expected partly sunny with a high near 76 and a northwest wind around 10 mph. For those planning outdoor activities, the evening promises partly cloudy conditions with a refreshing low around 60 degrees and a light northwest breeze.
The outlook for Sunday shows a 40 percent chance for showers in a pattern that will see the weather toggling between sunshine and potential late-afternoon thunderstorms. Monday continues this trend with a 30 percent chance of precipitation, though the majority of the day should remain mostly sunny with a high near 77 degrees and a southwest wind picking up to between 5 and 10 mph.
As the week unfolds, New Orleanians can look to enjoy clearer skies starting Tuesday, with forecasters expecting a sunny day with temperatures climbing to a high near 84. The night should remain clear with a low around 70 degrees – a mild setup leading to even warmer days ahead. Wednesday and Thursday will see peak temperatures inching closer to the 90-degree mark, punctuated by mostly clear nights that will be likely to offer little respite from the warmth, only dropping to the low 70s. The week is set to round out on Friday with a forecast of mostly sunny skies and a high near 89, per the National Weather Service.
