Louisiana – A warm breeze off Lake Pontchartrain carries a hint of rain as clouds thicken across New Orleans, signaling a shift toward a wetter, storm-filled stretch heading into the first weekend of April.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers and thunderstorms develop this afternoon, with rain chances around 50 percent after 1 p.m. Brief downpours could reduce visibility along I-10, U.S. 90, and the Crescent City Connection.
Storm chances ease slightly heading into Friday, but isolated showers and thunderstorms remain possible during the afternoon. Temperatures hover near 81°F, keeping the air warm and unstable enough for pop-up storms.
Conditions become more active Saturday. Showers develop by late morning, followed by increasing thunderstorm coverage through the afternoon. Rain chances climb to 60 percent, with locally heavier rainfall possible across Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard parishes.
The most widespread rain arrives Saturday night into Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms become likely, with rain chances around 70 percent. Periods of steady rain could lead to ponding on roads and slower travel, especially in low-lying areas prone to drainage issues.
Conditions gradually improve late Sunday into early next week, though a few lingering showers may persist. Cooler air settles in, with highs dipping into the mid-70s before a gradual warming trend returns.
If you’re planning travel or outdoor events this weekend, expect changing conditions and keep rain gear handy. Are you seeing showers yet near your neighborhood?
Five Day Forecast for New Orleans, Louisiana:
Friday: Slight chance of storms, high near 81°F (20%)
Saturday: Chance of showers and storms, high near 82°F (30–60%)
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 74°F (70%)
Monday: Slight chance of showers, high near 67°F
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 74°F
