NEW ORLEANS, La. – A muggy, gray morning greets the Crescent City as patchy fog and scattered showers hover over the metro area. Pavement glistens near the lakefront, and a soft southeast breeze carries the scent of damp air across the Mississippi River. Travelers and commuters should brace for a few brief downpours before the skies finally begin to clear.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible through midday, with activity gradually tapering late in the afternoon. A few rumbles of thunder may roll through areas south of I-10, but no severe weather is expected. Temperatures will rise into the lower 80s before cooler, drier air filters in over the weekend.
Saturday and Sunday will bring a noticeable improvement — mostly sunny skies, light winds, and highs around 78°F to 81°F. It’s prime weather for early holiday decorating, outdoor markets, and pre-Thanksgiving travel around the Gulf Coast. Patchy fog may briefly return late Saturday night, particularly near waterways and open fields.
Looking ahead, Monday could bring another weak system with a few light showers, but most of next week trends dry and seasonable. Across the U.S., forecasters are eyeing a stronger, colder pattern setting up between November 25 and December 3, with 3 to 8 inches of snow possible across the central and eastern states. For Louisiana, that means a cooldown by Thanksgiving — comfortable, breezy, and mostly dry for local travelers.
Residents are urged to use caution during brief downpours today and plan for clearer, calmer conditions heading into the weekend and beyond.
Five-Day Forecast for New Orleans, LA:
Fri: 82/66 – Scattered showers; isolated thunder south.
Sat: 81/63 – Mostly sunny; patchy fog late.
Sun: 76/62 – Mostly sunny, pleasant.
Mon: 78/67 – Increasing clouds; spotty rain possible.
Tue: 74/59 – Breezy and cooler; mostly dry.
