New Orleans has a 30% chance of showers and storms this morning, mainly before 2 p.m. The rest of the day will be mostly clear and warm, with a high near 86°F and light northeast winds around 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 74°F. Winds will be light and calm later on. It will feel humid, with humidity reaching 97%, and visibility may drop to 2 miles—so drive carefully if you're out, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 87°F and a light northeast wind at 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 72°F. Thursday stays mostly sunny with highs in the mid-80s, continuing the week’s warm and pleasant trend, as per the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service says this pleasant weather will continue through the weekend. Expect sunny days with highs in the low 80s and mostly clear nights with lows in the upper 60s. Columbus Day will also be sunny with a high near 83°F. A steady northeast wind will add a touch of fall to the warm temps—great weather for outdoor plans like parades or picnics.
