New Orleans is expected to see improving weather conditions today following morning showers. The National Weather Service reports early temperatures near 54°F with humidity at 100 percent. Rain is likely to end before midday, with a high temperature near 61. Winds are expected to shift from west to north as conditions clear.
Tonight, skies are forecast to be mostly clear with a low around 37. North winds of 10 to 15 mph are expected. Rain chances this morning stand at 60 percent, with rainfall totals between one-tenth and one-quarter of an inch.
Looking ahead, the forecast calls for several days of mostly sunny weather. Thursday is expected to be sunny with a high near 53 and north winds becoming light. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low around 40. Friday will remain sunny with a high near 67.
The weekend forecast includes mostly clear skies and mild temperatures. Saturday’s high is expected to reach the mid-60s, rising to near 71 on Sunday as winds turn southerly. Overnight lows are forecast near 46 Friday night and in the low 50s by Sunday night.
