The National Weather Service (NWS) in New Orleans reports that fair weather today will give way to increased chances of showers and thunderstorms later this week. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 82 degrees with east winds between 5 and 15 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with an east wind around 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.
According to the National Weather Service, on Saturday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., with a high near 82 degrees. The chance of rain increases to 40 percent Saturday night under mostly cloudy skies and a low of 71 degrees. Sunday’s forecast includes showers and possible thunderstorms with an 80 percent chance of precipitation and a high around 79 degrees.
The beginning of next week will bring mostly sunny conditions with only a 20 percent chance of showers on Monday and a high near 80 degrees. Tuesday is expected to remain mostly clear before another slight chance of showers on Wednesday. Cooler weather is anticipated midweek, with Wednesday’s high near 72 degrees and north winds of 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 20 mph.
By Thursday, the forecast calls for sunny skies and cooler temperatures, with highs around 65 degrees.
