Louisiana – Streetlights reflect off damp pavement near the lakefront as calm air settles over southeast Louisiana early. Temperatures sit near 49 degrees around New Orleans, cool enough for light jackets before a fast warm-up takes hold.
According to the National Weather Service, sunshine dominates the day and pushes highs into the low 70s. Winds stay light, helping the air warm quickly by midmorning. Travel conditions remain smooth, though visibility can dip briefly in low spots where moisture pools.
Drivers near I-10, the Crescent City Connection, and surface streets along the river should stay alert during the early hours. Patchy fog develops at times, especially closer to sunrise. Conditions improve steadily as sunlight strengthens.
Tonight turns mostly clear, with lows near the low 50s. Fog may redevelop toward daybreak, especially in suburban areas and near waterways. Monday continues the warm trend. Mostly sunny skies lift highs to the low 70s again, reinforcing a February thaw across southern Louisiana.
By Tuesday, warmth holds firm. Highs reach the low 70s under partly cloudy skies, though clouds increase later. A weak system approaches, and rain chances rise Tuesday night. While storms look isolated, a brief downpour cannot be ruled out.
Wednesday brings the most active period. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms develops during the afternoon, with highs climbing into the mid-70s. Winds remain light, limiting severe potential, but wet roads could slow travel for a time.
Looking into the 6–10 day window, above-normal temperatures remain favored. Additional rain chances appear later in the week, yet the overall pattern supports a sustained thaw and early hints of spring across the Gulf Coast.
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Five-Day Weather Outlook for New Orleans, Louisiana
Today: Sunny and warmer. High 71°F.
Monday: Mostly sunny, mild. High 72°F.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy, warm. High 72°F.
Wednesday: Slight chance of storms, warmer. High 74°F.
Thursday: Partly sunny, mild. High 74°F.
