New Orleans residents can expect a wet and warm end to their week according to the latest weather update from the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service New Orleans has predicted a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily occurring between 1 pm and 4 pm today. Although the morning might start fair, the National Weather Service forecasts indicate that the city will experience a mostly sunny day with a high near 90 degrees and calm winds shifting north around 5 mph.
The possibility of precipitation drops to 30 percent tonight with expected scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly before 7 pm. As the sun sets, the temperature is slated to dip to a low around 77 degrees, and the southwest winds are anticipated to shift westward after midnight, creating a partly cloudy evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking forward to the rest of the week, the National Weather Service outlook indicates that Sunday will bring a slight chance of showers in the morning, increasing to a higher possibility of precipitation after 10 am. The day will remain sunny with temperatures climbing to a high near 92 degrees, accompanied by a gentle north breeze.
As for Monday and Tuesday, New Orleans will continue to see sunny skies with highs near 92 and 90 degrees, respectively. Each day carries a slight risk, a 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 1 pm. The winds are expected to remain light during this period transitioning from north to east, and the nightfall temperatures are projected to hover in the upper 70s, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The second half of the week looks sunnier than stormy. There’s a small chance of afternoon showers or storms after 1 PM, but Wednesday through Friday should be mostly sunny. Daytime temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s, with nights in the mid-70s, as per the National Weather Service.
