New Orleans is starting Sunday with breezy, dry weather. Sunshine will dominate the day, with a high near 72 and east winds around 10 to 15 mph. The current NWS point forecast gives the high and wind direction.
Breezy Sunday Leads Into A Warmer Week
Sunday’s low is forecast near 59. Monday is expected to be sunny with a high near 74. The NWS forecast lists the overnight low and Monday high.
Rain Chances Remain Near Zero
Rain chances remain near zero through the forecast period, while temperatures trend warmer. New Orleans highs are expected to reach 78 Wednesday and about 80 Thursday and Friday. The NWS outlook keeps rain chances near zero, and its New Orleans point forecast lists the highs. The forecast keeps New Orleans warmer than Sunday but still relatively comfortable, with dry air and quiet nights sticking around.
Dry Conditions Keep Fire Spread On The Radar
The weather service says low humidity and ongoing drought conditions will remain favorable for the spread of fires this week, although lighter winds should keep any spread from being as rapid. For anyone heading outdoors, the dry stretch is a reason to use extra care with open flames.
Lighter winds are expected to make fire spread less rapid. The local fire-weather outlook discusses the expected winds.
Boaters Face Breezier Gulf Conditions
Northeast winds remain breezy over the water. Small Craft Advisories for protected lakes, bays and sounds run until 3 p.m. Sunday; advisories cover some nearshore Gulf waters until 7 a.m. Monday and some outer Gulf waters until 7 p.m. Monday. The current NWS advisories specify the affected waters and expiration times; some outer waters face seas of 6 to 9 feet. Conditions offshore could stay choppier than they look from shore, so boaters should check the latest marine forecast before heading out.
Marine hazards vary by distance from shore: advisories for protected lakes, bays and sounds were set to expire at 3 p.m. Sunday, while some open Gulf waters 20 to 60 nautical miles offshore have an advisory through 7 p.m. Monday, with northeast winds of 15 to 25 knots and seas of 6 to 9 feet. Calmer conditions near shore may not reflect conditions farther out. The NWS advisory details identify the affected waters and timing.
