Residents of New Orleans celebrating Independence Day can expect a mix of sun and clouds with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, the high is projected to reach near 93 degrees amidst a northeastern breeze. The humidity stands at a sticky 70 percent, with a heat index pushing the discomfort to 90 degrees.
This evening, the chance of rain should drop along with the sun, offering a 30 percent likelihood of precipitation before 7pm. The night then promises to be mostly clear with temperatures dipping to a low of around 78 degrees. However, the celebrations might have to contend with a persistent northwest wind poised to settle down as the day wanes.
Looking forward, the weekend continues the trend of sunny starts with a likelihood of afternoon showers and storms. Tomorrow heightens the possibility to a 40 percent chance post 1pm against the backdrop of a high near 93 and a light wind that will twist from northwest to northeast come afternoon. A 20 percent chance of overnight showers carries us into Sunday.
Sunday amplifies the drumbeat of rain with showers and thunderstorms likely, especially post 1pm. Despite this, the National Weather Service predicts the day to be mostly sunny, cruising to a high of 91 degrees. The calm winds of the morning will pick up a touch of eastern zest, though any disruptive power is expected to hold back, offering at best, a light caress. The evening carries a mirroring 20 percent risk of precipitation, setting the stage for Monday's repeat performance of sun interrupted by likely afternoon storms.
The pattern holds steady into Tuesday and Wednesday, with sunny mornings abruptly giving way to likely thunderstorm activity in the afternoon. Temperatures are slated to peak consistently near 91 degrees, with a slight uptick to 92 by Thursday.
