The National Weather Service in New Orleans forecasts a series of showers and thunderstorms that are likely to grace the skies of the city over the coming week. Starting today with a 60% chance of precipitation, residents might want to keep their umbrellas handy, especially between 1 pm and 2 pm when showers are most probable. Despite potential downpours, the day will largely remain mostly sunny with highs near 88 degrees Fahrenheit, and easterly winds shifting at a mild 5 to 10 mph, acording to the National Weather Service.
Tonight, the possibility of showers and thunderstorms continues, albeit reduced to a 40% likelihood, mainly surfacing after the early morning hours of 4 am. The evening is expected to settle down to a partly cloudy low around 78 degrees with the same easterly wind gently moving at 5 to 10 mph. The weekend extends this pattern, stark with chances of rains and thunderstorms capable to start before 7 am on Sunday, then another wave likely between 7 am and 1 pm, followed by persistent precipitation after 1 pm. Highs are projected to loiter around 89 degrees, with northeast winds casually picking up to 5 to 10 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Monday’s weather will be similar to last week. Expect showers and possible thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., with more possible between 1 and 4 p.m., and again later in the day. The high will be near 89°F. Winds will shift from the northeast to the southeast at around 5 mph. There’s an 80% chance of rain. At night, showers and storms are likely before 7 p.m., then it will become partly cloudy, as stated by the National Weather Service.
Residents can expect more rain on Tuesday, with showers likely and some thunderstorms possible, especially after 1 p.m. The high will be around 88°F, with light winds turning east at about 5 mph in the morning. This rainy pattern is expected to continue all week, with an 80% chance of rain each day. It’s shaping up to be a wet week.
On Wednesday, expect more showers and thunderstorms, especially after 1 p.m., even though it will be mostly sunny with a high near 89°F. Winds will stay calm, shifting south at about 5 mph in the afternoon. The evening will be partly cloudy with a low around 78°F. Thursday and Friday will follow the same pattern, with a high chance of thunderstorms and occasional sunshine. Highs could reach 91–92°F, as per the National Weather Service.
