New Orleans is in a stretch of benign, dry weather, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-80s expected Friday. Rain chances stay minimal through the weekend, and the forecast calls for dry, warm conditions through Wednesday night before scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Thursday.
A stray shower is possible, mainly along the coast, but the city should turn mostly sunny as the day goes on, with a high near 85 and winds shifting easterly, according to the National Weather Service.
Warm Weekend
Friday night should be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to about 73 degrees. Saturday is expected to stay warm and dry, with the generally warm, dry weekend pattern continuing into Saturday night.
Sunday brings the warmest weekend afternoon, with sunny skies and a high near 89. Monday and Tuesday should remain sunny with highs near 90; overnight lows are forecast in the upper 60s inland and low 70s along the coast.
Storm Chances Return Midweek
The quiet stretch is expected to hold through Tuesday, continuing the generally dry setup described in Hoodline’s earlier forecast. The forecast calls for dry, warm conditions through Wednesday night, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible Thursday, mainly in the afternoon.
Thursday looks wetter still, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible, mainly in the afternoon, and a high near 87. No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the New Orleans area, but outdoor plans later next week may need a backup option—especially once the afternoon thunderstorm window opens.
