The National Weather Service forecasts a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today in New Orleans, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 88 degrees. Winds will be light, shifting from north to southeast. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are possible. The heat index is expected to reach 91 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight in New Orleans, there is a 30 percent chance of rain with partly cloudy skies, a low near 77 degrees, and light winds becoming calm. On Wednesday, showers and thunderstorms are likely after 1 p.m. with partly sunny skies, a high near 89 degrees, and light southwest winds. Rainfall may reach up to a quarter inch, with higher amounts in thunderstorms. The week will have daily chances of showers and thunderstorms, highs in the low 90s, and lows in the upper 70s. On Thursday, it will be mostly sunny in the morning, with storms likely after 10 a.m. and a 60 percent chance of rain, as reported by the National Weather Service.
On Friday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m., with a mostly sunny morning and a high near 91 degrees. Skies will become partly cloudy in the evening with a low around 78 degrees. On Saturday and on Sunday, conditions will be similar, with chances of afternoon showers and thunderstorms and highs in the lower 90s, as stated by the National Weather Service.
