New Orleans to Enjoy Highs in Upper 80s, Clear Skies Persist Through Next Week

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has detailed a string of sunny days ahead for the city, with temperatures comfortably poised to hover in the upper 80s. According to their latest update, which was last revised today at 6:53 am CDT, today's weather is expected to be fair with a high near 87 degrees and an east wind traveling 5 to 15 mph.

For those looking to properly plan their evenings, the nightly forecast suggests mostly clear skies with lows resting around 74 degrees. A Southeast wind around 5 mph is anticipated to become calm as the evening progresses. Those patterns are set to subtly hold through the rest of the week, giving residents a predictable rhythm to their weather expectations. However, it is critical to somewhat prepare for the slight climb in temperature, as Friday is set to bring a high near 91 degrees with a shift in the wind from north to east in the afternoon.

The NWS forecast further maintains this streak of clear skies into the weekend, projecting an uninterrupted span of sunshine and negligible chances for precipitation. Saturday and Sunday will mimic Friday's conditions, sporting highs near 91 and 90 degrees respectively, with calm winds making a transition from north to east over the course of each day.

Inching towards the new week, the weather pattern seems intent on sticking to its sunny disposition, with Monday and Tuesday echoing the recent trend of high 80s to low 90s and clear nights. Monday night's low is expected to be around 75 with a calm Southeast wind. As we transition into the heart of next week, Tuesday is on track to equally be sunny with a high near 91 degrees. The NWS notes that the north wind, yet again, will choose to become east in the afternoon, maintaining a consistency that New Orleanians have come to expect over the forecast period.