Louisiana streets around New Orleans stayed slick late this morning as tropical moisture continued streaming inland from the Gulf. Puddles lined intersections near Gretna and Harvey while darker storm clouds drifted across the metro, signaling a wet and storm-heavy pattern that will likely continue for several more days.
According to the National Weather Service, a Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday evening across portions of southeast Louisiana, including the New Orleans area. Forecasters expect repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.
The highest rain coverage may arrive Tuesday and Wednesday as deeper Gulf moisture combines with daytime heat across southern Louisiana. Some storms could dump several inches of rain in short periods, leading to localized street flooding and poor drainage issues in low-lying neighborhoods. Gusty winds, frequent lightning, and isolated hail are also possible in stronger storms.
Drivers along Interstate 10, the Crescent City Connection, and Highway 90 should expect periods of reduced visibility and standing water during heavier downpours. Travel delays may increase rapidly where storms repeatedly track across the same corridors.
Temperatures remain warm and humid despite the storm activity. Afternoon highs climb from the lower 80s into the middle and upper 80s by midweek, creating steamy summer-like conditions across southeast Louisiana. That added warmth will help recharge daily thunderstorm development.
Across the broader Gulf Coast, active weather stretches from Texas into Florida as a stalled boundary interacts with tropical moisture. Louisiana remains near the center of that unsettled zone through much of the upcoming week.
Long-range outlooks continue signaling warmer-than-normal temperatures into early June, with persistent Gulf humidity likely keeping storm chances active across the region.
Five Day Forecast for New Orleans, Louisiana:
- Monday: Showers likely with thunderstorms, high near 81°F
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms likely, high near 84°F
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 86°F
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 84°F
- Friday: Scattered thunderstorms, high near 84°F
