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New Orleans, LA Weather: 81° Saturday Before Rain Moves In Oct 31-Nov 1
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Residents across the New Orleans metropolitan area should prepare for a changing weekend forecast, with thunderstorms possible Saturday afternoon and rain chances climbing to 60% Sat
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-30T10:12:46.589Z
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Residents across the New Orleans metropolitan area should prepare for a changing weekend forecast, with thunderstorms possible Saturday afternoon and rain chances climbing to 60% Saturday night and Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge office, showers and thunderstorms could develop across the New Orleans area beginning Saturday, Oct. 31, with unsettled conditions continuing into Sunday, Nov. 1.
Saturday Brings Afternoon Thunderstorm Chances Friday will remain mostly cloudy, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 77 degrees.
East winds between 5 and 10 mph could produce gusts reaching 20 mph.
Saturday begins with mostly sunny skies before a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 1 p.m.
Temperatures are expected to reach 81 degrees, with east winds between 5 and 10 mph and occasional gusts up to 20 mph.
The forecast indicates rainfall amounts between one tenth and one quarter inch, although higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Rain Chances Reach 60% Saturday Night Showers become likely Saturday night, with thunderstorms also possible during the evening and overnight hours.
The precipitation chance increases to 60%, while temperatures remain relatively mild, falling to approximately 69 degrees.
Sunday brings another 60% chance of showers, mainly after 1 p.m., with highs near 79 degrees.
Drivers traveling Interstate 10, Interstate 610 and the Crescent City Connection should remain alert for wet pavement and reduced visibility during heavier rainfall.
More Showers Possible Tuesday Conditions improve Monday, with partly sunny skies and highs near 78 degrees.
However, another opportunity for showers develops Tuesday afternoon, with temperatures approaching 79 degrees.
Additional showers and thunderstorms remain possible Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Residents across Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish and surrounding communities should monitor updated forecasts before weekend outdoor activities, including Halloween celebrations.