With the calm before the storm, New Orleans residents are preparing for a sunny yet humid day ahead. According to a detailed forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS), today's sunny skies will see temperatures climbing to a near 92 degrees, with a calm wind turning northeast at around 5 mph in the morning.
Coming into the evening, the city expects a mostly clear night with temperatures dropping to a comfortable 74 degrees. The south wind, wrapping around at 5 mph, will likely become calm as night falls. The weekend maintains a consistent pattern, with Saturday and Sunday both promising sunny highs of 92 and 91 degrees respectively, as reported by the National Weather Service.
As the new week dawns, New Orleans is looking at a slight uptick in weather action. Monday introduces a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms post-1pm, though the sun should remain a steadfast companion with a high looming near 89 degrees. The light east wind will pick up to 5 to 10 mph as the morning progresses, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
The evening will be mostly clear with a low around 75°F and light southeast winds. Starting Tuesday afternoon, there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The rest of the week should be mostly sunny, with highs around 90°F. Winds will stay light, shifting from southeast to southwest, as per the National Weather Service.
