As New Orleans locals gear up for a week of fickle weather, the National Weather Service offers some clarity on what to expect in the coming days. According to NWS New Orleans, today's conditions are sunny with a high near 76 and north winds easing to a calm as the afternoon progresses. Tonight, residents can anticipate a gentle shift, as the sky becomes partly cloudy and the gentlest breeze of East wind brings the temperature to around 61.
As the workweek starts, a pattern of partly sunny days begins, peaking at highs around 79 tomorrow, with a Southeast breeze ushering in a 40 percent chance of showers tomorrow night. Tuesday could bring thunderstorms after noon, NWS notes, with a 50 percent chance of precipitation and similar conditions expected through Tuesday night. The likelihood of raindrops to continued uncertainty, as Wednesday offers a slight chance of storms and showers before clearing up for Thanksgiving Day, with an expected sunny sky and gusts as high as 20 mph.
For those looking forward to a traditional Thanksgiving outdoor activities, the weather should hold up nicely. Thanksgiving day itself promises sunshine and highs around 64 degrees, accompanied by Northeast winds to provide some natural cooling. NWS forecasts a continued pleasant streak through the end of the week, with Friday mirroring Thursday's clear conditions.
The weekend continues this mild pattern, with predictions pointing to a partly sunny Saturday and highs near 70 degrees, as per NWS data.
