The National Weather Service in New Orleans forecasts a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mainly before 5 p.m. Some storms may produce heavy rainfall, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch, according to the National Weather Service.
New Orleans is forecast to reach a high near 90°F today with a south wind around 5 mph. Humidity is 88%, making the heat index 91°F. Skies will be partly sunny with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m. The National Weather Service expects warm temperatures and scattered rain through the week. On Thursday, the high will be near 91°F with mostly sunny skies and a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m. A 50% chance of rain will continue on Friday and Saturday afternoons with lighter rainfall amounts.
The National Weather Service forecasts partly cloudy skies tonight in New Orleans with a low near 78°F and a light southwest wind. Similar nighttime conditions are expected through the weekend. On Sunday, mostly sunny skies are expected with a high near 93°F and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Similar weather is forecast for Monday and Tuesday.
