Residents of New Orleans can expect a sunny Veterans Day with comfortable weather. Temperatures are expected to rise to a pleasant high of around 59 degrees, with light winds. As the city honors its veterans, the NWS advises that the northeast wind, currently around 5 mph, will shift to the southeast in the afternoon, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
Tonight, The Big Easy will live up to its name with clear conditions and a low around 51 degrees. A gentle south wind is expected at around 5 mph. As of their last update at 6:53 am CST, the fair weather seems to be a respite from the cooler temperatures experienced earlier, with a current 41°F and a real-feel of a slightly chiller 35 degrees thanks to the wind chill factor.
Looking to the rest of the week, "sunny" seems to be the keyword, with the National Weather Service predicting consistent sunny days and mostly clear nights through to the weekend. Wednesday's high is set to reach near 73, climbing slightly to 75 by Thursday.
The evenings will maintain a steadfast clearness with lows around the high 50s to low 60s. Light winds will continue to accompany the starry skies, only to gentle down after midnight. The weekend will carry on this streak of good fortune weather-wise, apart from a slight hiccup. According to the NWS forecast, there's just a slight chance of showers kicking in Saturday night, but it should clear up quickly for mostly sunny skies with highs staying in the mid-70s range on Sunday.
However, late Sunday into Monday, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Residents should monitor forecasts for any potential changes that could affect early-week plans. Winds are expected to remain steady from the south at around 10 mph, helping to move any passing storms through the area quickly.
