Louisiana humidity hangs thick over the lakefront this morning as patchy fog curls around streetlights and overpasses. Visibility has dipped in spots before 8 a.m., especially near I-10 and the Causeway, while temperatures already sit in the lower 70s.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge, fog will lift quickly, giving way to partly sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees today. South winds at 5 to 10 mph will keep the air warm and slightly breezy through afternoon.
Drivers should watch for reduced visibility early.
Tonight stays mostly cloudy with patchy fog redeveloping after 1 a.m. Lows fall to 68 degrees. On Saturday, showers and thunderstorms become more likely after noon, with rain chances at 40%. Some storms could produce brief heavy downpours and gusty winds before skies gradually clear late.
Keep rain gear handy if you have weekend plans.
Saturday night cools sharply to 49 degrees as north winds increase, gusting up to 35 mph. Sunday turns sunny but noticeably cooler, with highs near 61 and north winds gusting to 35 mph.
Then comes a brisk drop after dark.
Temperatures dip to 42 degrees Sunday night under mostly clear skies. Monday remains sunny and cool, with highs near 57 and lows near 38. By Tuesday, sunshine continues with highs near 59 before a warming trend builds midweek.
Highs surge into the lower 70s by Wednesday, signaling early spring warmth returning to southeast Louisiana. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across the Gulf Coast.
Five-Day Outlook for New Orleans:
- Today: High 81°, morning fog then partly sunny.
- Saturday: High 81°, storms possible after noon.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 61°.
- Monday: Sunny, high 57°.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 59°.
