New Orleans rolled into Friday, April 10, 2026 under low clouds and muggy air, with KNEW clocking about 66°F and a light east breeze before sunrise. The National Weather Service expects skies to turn partly sunny later with a high near 78°F, and east winds around 5 to 15 mph that will keep the air feeling sticky. Small Craft Advisories are posted for the lakes and nearby coastal waters through 8 a.m. CDT, and tides will run higher than normal at high tide, although officials say the risk of coastal flooding has eased for now.
Afternoon Winds And Boating Conditions
Marine conditions stay on the rough side this morning, with choppy seas and steady east to southeast winds making life difficult for smaller boats. Inexperienced mariners are urged to hold off on open-water trips until things calm down. The National Weather Service marine forecasts keep Small Craft Advisories in place for portions of Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Borgne and nearby coastal waters. Forecasters say conditions should gradually ease into the weekend as the pressure gradient weakens.
Weekend Preview
Once the early marine issues back off, the region gets a stretch of classic spring weather. Sunshine takes over through the weekend, with afternoon highs nudging into the low 80s and overnight lows mostly holding in the 60s. For more on the recent pattern and earlier concerns, see our April 8 breakdown on how lake gusts kick up trouble.
How To Prepare
If your plans involve the water, wait until advisories expire before heading out, tie down or stow loose items at marinas, and steer clear of driving through standing water. What looks like a shallow puddle can hide deeper hazards. For land activities, plan for warm, sunny afternoons by packing sunscreen and plenty of water as highs push into the low 80s, and give the latest forecast a quick check before you leave the house.
