The National Weather Service reports that New Orleans is experiencing overcast conditions with humidity at 96 percent. The temperature is 66°F (19°C), and winds are coming from the southwest at 12 mph. Visibility is approximately 7 miles, with patchy fog present before 10 a.m.
According to the NWS, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Morning fog is expected to clear, followed by decreasing cloud cover and mostly sunny conditions, with highs near 77°F. Winds are forecast to shift to the north in the afternoon, with gusts up to 20 mph.
The evening is expected to have mostly cloudy conditions, with temperatures falling to around 51°F and north winds near 10 mph. On Sunday, cloudy conditions are forecast to continue before clearing, leading to sunny weather and a high near 64°F.
The forecast indicates mostly sunny conditions on Monday, with temperatures reaching near 69°F and a southeast wind around 5 mph. On Tuesday, mostly sunny skies are expected with a high near 75°F, along with light winds shifting from calm to southwest in the morning. Wednesday is also forecast to be sunny, with temperatures approaching 75°F.
Thursday’s forecast includes a slight chance of showers, with daytime highs around 76°F. Additional showers are possible at night, with lows near 62°F. On Friday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms increases, while temperatures are expected to remain near 75°F.
