As the weekend approaches, the National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued its latest forecast outlining expected conditions. The current situation presents partly cloudy skies with temperatures comfortably sitting at 75°F, accompanied by a high degree of humidity at 94%, while the wind gently pushes from the northeast at a speed of 6 mph, and with the barometer reading 29.97 in.
According to the detailed forecast provided by the NWS, today's sunny skies will eventually reach a high near 85°F; these conditions will persist at least until tonight when the skies will remain mostly clear with a low around 68°F. Friday is forecast to have similar conditions, with a high near 84°F and light winds.
Looking ahead to the rest of the weekend, the forecast indicates a 30 percent chance of rain after 1 a.m. Saturday night. The evening will begin with mostly clear conditions and a low around 71°F, as reported by the NWS.
There’s a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. After that, the day should clear up with mostly sunny skies and a high near 84°F. For the start of the new week, the forecast predicts more sunshine, no rain, and temperatures between the high 60s and mid-80s.
