Friday, May 15, New Orleans woke up to clear skies and a comfortable 73°F, the kind of start that makes a second cup of coffee feel optional. Expect a bright, sunny day with temperatures climbing to around 85°F and a gentle southeast breeze at 5–10 mph. Humidity will be moderate, so it will feel warm but not like you are walking through a steam room.
Today Through Saturday
Sunshine is set to rule the sky through Saturday, with afternoon highs holding in the mid-80s and overnight lows slipping into the upper 60s. The overall pattern stays calm and mostly dry, with only a few stray afternoon clouds drifting over some neighborhoods. No watches or warnings are in effect for the metro area, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday And Next Week
Things start to change on Sunday as isolated to scattered showers and afternoon thunderstorms return, mainly west of the I-59 corridor, with about a 40% chance of rain for the day. There is a slight chance of morning showers between roughly 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., followed by spotty afternoon storms that could briefly dump heavy rain and knock temperatures down in whatever neighborhood is under the cloud. If you are headed to a festival, concert or ballgame, give schedules a quick look before you leave; area event calendars carry weekend lineups and updates, for example on NOLA.show.
What To Bring
For daytime plans, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle are your best friends, and a light rain jacket or poncho in the car will come in handy for any Sunday pop-up storms. Showers should be brief but can feature bursts of heavy rain. Boaters should keep an eye on breezy southeasterly winds, with seas generally around 1–2 ft on protected waters and 3–4 ft offshore. For the latest forecast tweaks or any sudden changes, check in with the National Weather Service.
