New Orleans, Louisiana – Louisiana’s late-summer heat is not letting go just yet, with New Orleans pushing near 91 degrees Thursday before storms return this weekend. Residents heading out on US-90 or planning outdoor events should prepare for a hot, dry stretch that shifts to a wetter, stormier pattern by Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will stay sunny across southeast Louisiana, with calm winds becoming light northeast during the morning. Friday keeps the heat steady with highs again in the lower 90s. By Saturday afternoon, storm chances rise to 20 percent, with showers and isolated thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m.
Jefferson Parish and Orleans Parish will see the strongest impacts first, particularly along commuter routes like US-90 and I-10. Drivers should expect slick roads Saturday if storms develop. Outdoor events, including football games and festivals, may face weather interruptions late in the weekend.
While no severe weather warnings are currently issued, residents should remain weather-aware. Keep electronic devices charged, check updated advisories, and avoid unnecessary travel during heavy downpours. Localized flooding can develop quickly in New Orleans during late summer storms.
This pattern marks a seasonal shift as early September brings daytime highs in the 90s with gradually increasing humidity and storm chances. Conditions stay mostly clear and hot through Friday before unsettled skies close out the weekend.
Warnings remain possible as showers build into early next week, so residents should check back for the latest alerts.
Five Day Forecast for New Orleans, Louisiana
- Thursday: Sunny, high 91, low 75.
- Friday: Sunny, high 91, low 77.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, 20% chance of afternoon storms, high 90, low 77.
- Sunday: Slight chance of storms, high near 90, low 75.
- Monday: More storm chances, partly cloudy, high 88, low 73.
