New Orleans is starting Saturday clear and cool, with temperatures in the middle to upper 40s before sunshine pushes the city to a high near 61. The day stays dry, but the bigger concern is the combination of parched ground and dry air, which is raising fire-spread risks in northern parts of the region.
Sunny Saturday Gives Way To Breezier Weather
Saturday night should remain mostly clear, with a low around 50. Sunday brings more sunshine and a high near 65, though east winds will be 10 to 15 mph.
The National Weather Service says dry conditions and ongoing drought will keep fire-spread concerns elevated through Saturday, particularly north of the I-10 and I-12 corridors. People in areas under burn bans should not conduct outdoor burning, while anyone else using an outdoor flame should check local restrictions and use extra caution.
Rain Chances Arrive Sunday Night
Clouds and a chance of showers return Sunday night, with a 30% rain chance and gusts up to 30 mph. Monday looks mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers, a high near 63 and northeast winds around 15 mph, but the forecast currently points to a modest rain event rather than a widespread soaking.
Boaters face a rougher stretch than people on land. A Small Craft Advisory is scheduled to begin Sunday evening and continue into Tuesday morning, while a Gale Watch covers parts of the outer Gulf waters from Sunday evening through late Monday night.
Temperatures Rebound Into The 70s
After Monday, the forecast turns drier and warmer: Tuesday should be sunny near 66, Wednesday near 69, Thursday near 72 and Friday near 67. That is a notable update to Hoodline's Friday forecast, with the latest outlook adding clearer rain timing Sunday night and Monday along with a stronger warmup later in the week.
