Today, Sunday, April 12, New Orleans rolled into the day with mostly clear skies and thick, humid air. By mid morning, readings at KNEW were sitting in the mid 70s, and a high near 82 is still on tap for this afternoon. Southeast breezes will be most noticeable along the waterfronts, but for most neighborhoods it shapes up as a sunny, warm afternoon that works well for outdoor plans.
Morning Fog Risk
Near sunrise there was a short window for pockets of dense fog in low lying areas, with spots along the Pearl River corridor and parts of the lakefront most likely to see brief drops in visibility. The National Weather Service notes that any dense fog should lift by mid morning, though drivers should still be ready to ease off the gas if they hit patchy low clouds.
Choppy Waters And Boating
High pressure parked east of the Gulf is keeping a steady southeasterly fetch over the northern Gulf, which is kicking up choppy waters and rough marine conditions through today. Inexperienced boaters and operators of small craft are better off staying on shore. For more context on the ongoing marine issues, see sticky skies and choppy lakes.
What To Expect This Week
Warm, mostly sunny weather holds through midweek, with afternoon highs mainly in the low 80s and overnight lows settling near the mid 60s. A weak front could approach late next weekend, but through Saturday the forecast stays dry and breezy, so sunscreen and plenty of water should be part of any outdoor game plan.
