Prepare to adjust your plans and pack an umbrella if you're in New Orleans this week. There's a fair chance for those afternoon thundershowers typical of a Crescent City summer, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. Today's cityscape sees a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day, with temperatures peaking near 91 degrees and winds turning east in the afternoon.
For those hoping to enjoy a sultry June evening outdoors, the odds may slightly be in your favor. The NWS reports a minor chance of showers continuing before 8pm, with the likelihood of precipitation dropping to 20 percent. Residents and visitors can expect to experience a mostly clear night with the mercury holding steady around 79 degrees. However, it's important to always keep an eye to easily become disrupted by unexpected downpours.
As the week progresses, the pattern of heat and sporadic showers plans to persist. Tomorrow will usher in a 60 percent likelihood of precipitation with the potential for thunderstorms after 1pm. The forecast doesn't let up much as Wednesday and Thursday both entail a 30-40 percent chance of thunderstorms post early afternoon. New Orleans will remain mostly sunny, with high temperatures continuing to dance around the 90-degree mark.
Looking towards the end of the week, Friday sees an anticipated high near 90 degrees, and the trend of afternoon thunderstorms continues. The skies will present a mixed palette with periods of sun transitioning to evening clouds. Those organizing weekend outings should prepare for showers and thunderstorms to increase, possibly disturbing Saturday's plans with mostly sunny conditions followed by a higher probability of evening showers, per the same NWS update. Sunday won't be offering any reprieve, as thunderstorms are again on the horizon to potentially draw a wet curtain over the weekend.
