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New Orleans Welcomes Sunny Skies and Pleasant Temperatures Before Potential Weekend Showers

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Published on January 04, 2026
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The National Weather Service in New Orleans has released an updated forecast for the city, predicting mostly sunny skies with a high of around 64 degrees today. Winds from the northeast are expected at approximately 5 mph.

Tonight’s forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with temperatures falling to around 52 degrees and light winds. On Monday, the city is expected to see sunnier conditions with a high near 71 degrees and southeast winds around 5 mph.

According to the NWS, the weather is expected to remain mostly stable for the week. Tuesday and Wednesday will have mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid-70s, while nighttime conditions will be partly cloudy with temperatures around 60 degrees. Southwesterly winds of approximately 5 mph are forecast for the evenings.

On Thursday, the weather may see some showers after noon. The high is forecast to reach around 76 degrees with partly sunny skies and a south wind of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of showers rises Thursday night, mainly after midnight, with mostly cloudy conditions.

From Friday into the weekend, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms increases. Mostly cloudy skies are expected, with highs near the mid-70s. Winds are forecast to shift from southwest to north after midnight on Friday. Showers may occur at times over the upcoming days.