Temperatures in New Orleans are expected to reach near 92 degrees today. High humidity will make the heat index around 96 degrees. Winds will change from calm to a light breeze from the southwest, according to the National Weather Service.
There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon between 1 and 5 p.m., with increasing clouds and a light south wind. Rain chances decrease to 20% in the evening, and the sky will be mostly clear overnight with a low around 76°F. On Monday, there is a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the early afternoon, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 91°F. Rainfall could range from a quarter to half an inch, as reported by the National Weather Service.
New Orleans is expected to have daytime highs near 91°F throughout the week, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms each afternoon. On Tuesday, there is a 50% chance of storms after 10 a.m., with skies clearing by the evening and a low around 77°F. This pattern of sun and storms is likely to continue through the week, with thunderstorms also expected on Saturday, as stated by the National Weather Service.
