New Orleans will see scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms Wednesday, with rain chances of about 30% to 40% along the Louisiana coast. Temperatures will warm into the mid-90s Wednesday, but the unsettled pattern will continue later this week. Afternoon storms are expected, but the main timing is uncertain.
Wednesday Brings Scattered Storms
Rain chances are around 30% to 40%, and conditions will remain unsettled. The National Weather Service says the overall severe threat is low, but any storm could still bring a quick burst of heavy rain, lightning or a strong gust. Humidity will make the afternoon feel closer to 100 degrees.
Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low near 79 and a 20% chance of showers mainly after 3 a.m. Heavy rainfall and flooding remain possible during the broader forecast period.
Thursday Through Saturday Turn Much Wetter
Rain chances range from 60% to 80% Thursday through Saturday, with temperatures in the upper 80s. Storms could move slowly and drop heavy rain quickly, raising the risk of street and underpass flooding in low-lying or poorly drained areas. The shift is sharper than the setup described in Hoodline's earlier forecast, with Wednesday now looking like the relative pause before the wettest stretch.
Storm Chances Linger Into Next Week
The unsettled pattern does not fully disappear after the weekend. Daily pop-up storms are possible through Tuesday, with temperatures near or just above normal.
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the New Orleans area. Drivers should be especially cautious around flooded underpasses during the heavier storms, and anyone outdoors should head inside when thunder is audible.
