Residents of New Orleans are advised to prepare for a week of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Temperatures are set to hover in the upper 80s, with today hinting at a high near 89 degrees. "Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm," the NWS detailed, warning of the potential for heavy rainfall. The calm winds today will gently shift eastward, with a relatively high humidity level that will likely contribute to the muggy conditions felt across the city.
The chance of precipitation today stands at 60%, with new rainfall amounts estimated between a half and three quarters of an inch. Tonight's forecast shifts slightly, promising a 30 percent likelihood of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 p.m. The agency added that it's partly cloudy tonight, the low rounding out at around 77 degrees.
Thursday’s forecast continues the wet trend, with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms expected after 10 a.m. "New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms," the NWS predicts. By Thursday night, the likelihood of rainfall gradually decreases, though a chance of scattered thunderstorms remains before 7 p.m. The week is expected to progress with alternating periods of rain and dry spells under mostly cloudy skies.
Heading into the weekend, the forecast indicates continued showers and thunderstorms extending from morning through evening. Friday is expected to be active, with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms before early afternoon. Saturday follows suit, presenting a 90% chance of precipitation. Residents are advised to stay prepared for both daytime temperatures and the increased likelihood of evening rainfall.
New Orleans residents can expect a mix of sun and storms through the weekend and into early next week. Forecasts for Sunday and Monday indicate partly sunny skies with highs near 90, reflecting the steady warmth that often accompanies the region's frequent thunderstorms.
