New Orleans, La. – The Crescent City heads into a stretch of hot and mostly sunny weather through the weekend, with daily highs pushing into the low 90s before showers and thunderstorms return Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans, Thursday will bring sunshine and a high near 89, with light winds shifting east by midmorning. Nighttime lows will settle near 75, with calm conditions making for comfortable evenings across Orleans and Jefferson parishes.
Friday and Saturday are expected to be nearly identical, with highs near 90 to 91 and mostly clear skies. Afternoon humidity could make it feel warmer, prompting residents to take extra precautions when outdoors. Heat indices could rise several degrees above the actual temperature, especially in areas with limited shade.
Storm chances begin to build on Monday, when scattered showers and thunderstorms may disrupt commutes across New Orleans, Metairie, Gretna, and the Westbank. NWS forecasters note that rainfall could be heavy at times into Tuesday, bringing brief flooding concerns in low-lying neighborhoods.
Residents are urged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor work during peak afternoon hours through the weekend. Keep an eye on updates from the weather service as storm chances increase by Monday.
Five Day Forecast for New Orleans, La.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 89, light winds.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 90, low around 75.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 91, calm overnight.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 90, mostly clear at night.
- Monday: High near 89, partly sunny with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
