Low clouds hover over the Crescent City this morning, and the air feels thick along the lakefront at 65 degrees. Streets are dry for now, but humidity is climbing as a weak boundary approaches from the west.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge, skies turn partly sunny today with highs near 76 degrees. Southwest winds increase to 15 mph at times. A 30% chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm develops late tonight, especially after 3 a.m., with patchy fog toward sunrise.
Drivers along I-10, U.S. 90, and the Causeway should stay alert for brief downpours and reduced visibility early Friday. Rain coverage increases to 40% Friday morning before gradual clearing by afternoon. Highs hold near 76 again as drier air filters in.
The weekend trends brighter and slightly warmer. Saturday reaches 75 under full sunshine. Sunday climbs to 77 with mostly sunny skies. It will feel like early March across Orleans and Jefferson parishes, with mild evenings and light east winds.
Monday continues the spring warmth with highs near 78 and dry conditions. No cold snap is in sight, and longer-range outlooks favor above-normal temperatures into the 6–10 day period. After all, the Gulf pattern is leaning warm as we close out February.
Planning outdoor events this weekend? Let us know what conditions look like in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for New Orleans, Louisiana:
Friday: Chance of showers early, high 76°F, low 57°F.
Saturday: Sunny, high 75°F, low 58°F.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 77°F, low 61°F.
Monday: Sunny, high 78°F, low 62°F.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 78°F, low 62°F.
