Batten down the hatches, New Orleans: The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant chance of showers and thunderstorms across your area, mainly before the 4pm mark today. With humidity gripping the city at a suffocating 85%, locals are feeling the weight of a predictably oppressive summer day. According to the National Weather Service New Orleans, folks can expect the mercury to top out at a high near 89 degrees, while the unwavering east winds blow at a gentle 5 to 10 mph.
Don’t be fooled by the deceptive clarity of this morning’s skies; "Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm," warns the National Weather Service. Even with an anticipated east wind, the chance of downpour sits heavily at 70%. Rainfall may be less than a tenth of an inch for the most part, though, higher amounts could accompany those anticipated thunderstorms. As night falls, the likelihood of stormy weather diminishes slightly to a 30% chance before 'recharging' for a stronger showing after the witching hour.
Looking to the week ahead, the National Weather Service's crystal ball sees a repetitive pattern of potentially storm-laden afternoons and evenings. Monday is mirroring today's prediction with an 80% chance of rain and thunderstorms, especially before 4pm followed by potential showers and a storm after. The dance between the clouds and sun is expected to yield up to three quarters of an inch of new rainfall.
Tuesday's narrative doesn't stray far from the theme, offering a steady drumbeat of "showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm." Adding notes of variety, calm winds will become southeast at around 5 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation for much of the city hovers around 80%, though once evening arrives, it slackens off to a 60% probability, as stated by the National Weather Service.
Residents should take note of the consistent nighttime forecasts as well. Looking ahead, those showers and thunderstorms are "likely, mainly before 7pm," throughout the coming days, so plan any evening activities accordingly. Daytime highs will continue to press against the 90-degree mark while nightly lows are expected to drift around a muggy 78 degrees. Keep your umbrellas at the ready and stay tuned to your local National Weather Service updates for the latest weather advisories.
