Residents of New Orleans can anticipate a mix of sun and storms over the next few days, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast. The day will begin with fair conditions at 83°F and high humidity around 85%, with temperatures reaching a high near 93°F. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop later in the day, with a 50 percent chance of rain mainly after 1 p.m, as indicated by the NWS.
As evening approaches, the chance of precipitation is expected to decrease slightly to 40%. Residents may want to carry an umbrella if heading out tonight, as sporadic showers and thunderstorms are forecast before 10 p.m., with a slight chance continuing after 3 a.m. Winds are predicted to remain light, shifting from northwest to calm.
Friday's forecast increases the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms to 80%, with the most significant activity expected between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The NWS predicts that storms may continue beyond 4 p.m., bringing rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. Although winds will become northeast at around 5 mph, temperatures are expected to remain warm, reaching a high near 89°F.
The unsettled weather pattern is expected to persist through the weekend. Saturday’s forecast calls for a 60% chance of thunderstorms, primarily after 1 p.m., with partly sunny skies. Winds are forecast to shift from calm in the morning to northwest at around 5 mph. According to the NWS, the city will experience a mix of clear intervals and stormy periods throughout the day.
Looking ahead to Sunday, the forecast shows a slightly improved outlook with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms amid mostly sunny skies. The high is expected to reach near 91°F, offering a brief break from the heat. Overnight temperatures will drop to around 78°F, with winds shifting from southwest to west.
As the week begins, Monday is expected to continue the pattern with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms amid sunny skies, and a high near 92°F. Residents may experience a calm night before the cycle repeats, with showers and thunderstorms returning to the forecast for Tuesday.
