New Orleans locals can expect a mix of conditions over the next several days, according to the latest weather forecasts. The National Weather Service in New Orleans cited humidity at a full 100%, with fog and mist present, and visibility dropped to three miles early this morning. Temperatures hovered at a cool 57 degrees Fahrenheit as the day began.
Today's weather should see partly sunny skies with a calm breeze shifting southeast at about 5 mph, and the high is expected to reach a comfortable 73 degrees. Come nightfall, the city is predicted to experience a drop in temperature to around 58 degrees and a slight wind shift to the east. An opaque curtain of increasing clouds may shroud the stars from sight.
Looking ahead to Friday, residents should prepare for a 40 percent chance of showers amidst mostly cloudy conditions; the high will be near 69. The day will start with a light northeast wind that'll pick up to 5 to 10 mph as the morning progresses. A continued chance of showers extends into the evening, though the likelihood dips to 30 percent, primarily before midnight. The low should settle around 53 degrees with the persistent northeast winds, according to NWS.
This weekend could be a soaker with a 50 percent chance of showers during the day Saturday, and the possibility of thunderstorms post 3 pm. The temperature is forecasted to peak around 69 degrees as southeastern winds become sporadic later in the afternoon. Showers are likely to intensify on Saturday night, as chances of precipitation climb to 80%, backed by southeast winds that may gust as high as 20 mph.
By Sunday, a virtual certainty of rain at 90 percent is predicted, accompanied by a potential thunderstorm before noon as highs creep up to about 61 degrees. A brisk southwest wind will alter course to northwest in the afternoon. The week starts sunny on Monday with highs nearing 46 degrees and robust northern winds, which could bring gusts up to 30 mph, signaling a significant drop in temperature. Monday night is expected to usher in areas of frost, with the low dipping to near freezing, as per data from the National Weather Service.
