Residents in New Orleans can expect a wet week ahead, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. Showers and a possible thunderstorm are expected today, with an 80 percent chance of precipitation and high temperatures near 80°F. An east wind around 15 mph is forecast, with rainfall amounts potentially reaching up to one inch.
Showers remain likely this evening, with a 60 percent chance of rain continuing into the night. Temperatures are expected to dip slightly, settling around 73°F. East winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph, though gusts may still occur in the event of a thunderstorm. Rainfall amounts are expected between one-tenth and one-quarter of an inch, with higher totals possible in thunderstorms.
Heading into Monday, wet conditions are expected to continue. The National Weather Service forecasts a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, even with some sunshine. High temperatures are expected to reach around 85°F, with an east wind at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday may bring a slight decrease in rain chances, with a 40 percent probability of showers mainly after 1 p.m. under mostly sunny skies. Rain chances further decrease on Wednesday and Thursday, each carrying a 20 percent chance of precipitation. Despite the sunnier outlook, afternoon thunderstorms remain possible. Humidity is expected to persist, with overnight lows around 75°F and daytime highs reaching the mid to upper 80s.
As the week moves toward the weekend, the forecast indicates a trend toward sunnier conditions. Both Friday and Saturday are expected to be mostly sunny, with high temperatures in the mid-80s.
