Residents in New Orleans are bracing for a week marked by showers and thunderstorms, as the National Weather Service, New Orleans, has forecasted high chances of precipitation for the upcoming days. The city expects a 90% chance of rain today with possible thunderstorms bringing rain amounts up to a quarter inch or higher where storms hit.
While the heat index climbs to a sultry 95°F during the day, the region is set to experience a mix of partly cloudy skies and potential rainfalls tonight; there is a 50 percent possibility of showers and thunderstorms forecasted for the evening, and the overnight temperatures are not expected to dip below 78°F—making for a muggy, uncomfortable night for many, according to the National Weather Service forecast, the humidity sticks stubbornly high at 82%.
The wet weather pattern continues tomorrow with a 90% chance of rain prior to the afternoon, followed by likely thunderstorms which could accumulate up to three-quarters of an inch of rain. These conditions are forecasted to persist over the weekend, with Saturday's outlook similarly saturated: showers and a possible thunderstorm before and after midday with the National Weather Service predicting a substantial 90% chance of precipitation.
Come Sunday, though, the city may receive a respite with a lower 40% chance of rain, allowing for some sunshine and higher temperatures peaking around 92°F the calm before another bout of showers and thunderstorms predicted for the early week. The weather makes a fair attempt at drying up by Monday, with sunny skies and a high near 94°F but scant relief from the lingering southern humidity.
Looking ahead, New Orleans is set to endure a hot and sunny Tuesday with scattered chances of thunderstorms and a high of 96°F but temperatures will cool slightly at night, dropping to around 78°F. With a series of inconsistent weather patterns, local residents are advised to stay informed on the latest forecasts and prepare for sporadic downpours throughout the week.
