New Orleans gets a damp, unsettled Sunday as cloudy skies and muggy air give way to scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures were in the low 70s early Sunday, with the afternoon expected to reach near 80 degrees before easing back into the upper 70s. The rain chance rises around midday and remains a factor through the afternoon.
Sunday Rain Stays Hit Or Miss
Showers could move through before noon, followed by additional showers and thunderstorms later in the day. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with easterly winds and plenty of humidity hanging around. Sunday night turns mostly cloudy, with a low near 69 degrees.
Monday Stays Warm Before A Stormier Turn
Monday brings another chance of showers between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., along with a high near 79 degrees and stronger east winds of 10 to 15 mph. That is a modest shift from Hoodline's earlier Halloween outlook, with the bigger concern now focused on Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Tuesday Brings The Week's Main Weather Concern
Tuesday starts partly sunny with a high near 81 degrees, but rain chances increase after noon. Showers and thunderstorms are possible Tuesday night. The National Weather Service says strong to severe storms are possible Tuesday night through early Wednesday, making it a day to watch for voters, commuters and anyone with outdoor plans.
Sunny, Cooler Weather Arrives Thursday
Wednesday keeps a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 79 degrees before conditions begin to improve. Thursday looks mostly sunny with a high near 76, followed by sunny skies Friday and a high near 75.
Coastal Flooding Remains A High-Tide Concern
Persistent east winds may cause minor coastal flooding along some Louisiana and Mississippi shores during high tide through the weekend. A coastal flood advisory remains in effect through 9 a.m. Sunday for several nearby coastal zones, while the supplied alert list does not include Orleans Parish. Anyone heading toward exposed shoreline areas should check conditions before leaving, especially around high tide.
