A dry, cool morning is expected in New Orleans Sunday, followed by a sunny afternoon. The city should reach about 89 degrees, offering a calm outdoor window before the forecast turns noticeably wetter later in the week.
Sunday should be sunny. Skies should stay mostly clear Sunday night, with a low around 74, followed by another sunny day Monday and a high near 90.
Dry Stretch Gives Way To Thursday Showers
Tuesday should remain mostly sunny and warm, with another high near 90 and only a small chance of rain. The dry and warm pattern should continue through Wednesday night.
Thursday brings a more active pattern, with showers and thunderstorms possible, mainly in the afternoon. The National Weather Service’s New Orleans office expects temperatures to remain near 90 degrees, with storm chances continuing Thursday night.
Friday And Saturday Carry The Bigger Risk
The forecast becomes significantly wetter Friday and Saturday, when rain chances rise to 60% or higher and thunderstorms become likely. Earlier Hoodline coverage outlined the week’s shift toward stormier conditions, but the latest outlook places the greatest concern toward the end of the week.
Some storms could produce very heavy downpours, with the weather service warning that flash flooding may become a concern Friday and Saturday. A few severe storms or tornadoes are possible, although the overall severe-weather threat remains limited and the details are still expected to change.
No watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted for New Orleans. Sunday and Monday look like the better days for outdoor plans, while anyone heading out later in the week should keep an eye on updated forecasts and move indoors when thunder is heard.
