The National Weather Service in New Orleans says to expect typical summer weather over the next few days. Today, there’s a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Aside from that, it’ll be mostly sunny with a high near 90°F. A light north wind around 5 mph will blow, but high humidity (82%) will make it feel hotter, with a heat index around 89°F, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Tonight, there's a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 a.m. Skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 78°F. A calm north wind is expected overnight. Rainfall should stay light—less than a tenth of an inch—but could be higher in thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
Monday is expected to be wetter, with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. It will be partly sunny with a high near 89°F. A light north wind may shift to the northeast in the afternoon. Rainfall could range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with more possible in storms. This pattern will continue into Tuesday and Wednesday, both days carrying an 80% chance of rain and storms, as stated by the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead, rain chances dip to 30% on Wednesday night, with mostly clear skies and a low around 77°F. A light south wind will calm overnight, offering a brief break in the wet weather. From Thursday through Saturday, expect a return of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, it will be mostly sunny with highs near 90°F, as per the National Weather Service.
