Louisiana begins the morning under gray skies as rain taps rooftops and damp pavement shines under streetlights. Visibility drops at times, especially near low-lying areas and waterways, creating early travel concerns across the metro.
According to the National Weather Service, showers continue through today across southeast Louisiana, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Patchy fog may form during breaks in rainfall, especially before sunrise and again late tonight. Drivers should slow down, use headlights, and expect sudden visibility changes on I-10, I-12, and the Causeway.
Rain becomes more widespread tonight into Thursday. Periods of heavier showers may briefly reduce visibility and lead to ponding on roads. Allow extra time for commutes and avoid driving through standing water. While thunderstorms remain possible, severe weather is not expected.
Temperatures stay mild through the unsettled stretch. Highs reach the low to mid-70s Thursday, keeping conditions warm for December. To be fair, the warmth adds to fog potential during nighttime hours. Keep an eye on changing conditions if traveling late.
By Thursday night, rain tapers off. Skies begin to clear as drier air moves in. Friday turns sunny and noticeably brighter, with highs near 80 degrees in some areas. Roads dry out quickly, improving travel conditions heading into the weekend.
Friday night stays mild, with lows in the upper 40s. Saturday brings classic Louisiana sunshine, warm breezes, and highs near 70. Sunday continues dry and pleasant, ideal for outdoor errands or early holiday travel.
Looking ahead, meteorologists note winter storms developing well north of Louisiana. While snow stays far away, the shifting pattern reminds travelers to stay weather-aware as Christmas approaches.
Five-Day Outlook (New Orleans–Baton Rouge):
• Thursday: Showers, patchy fog, high near 73
• Friday: Sunny, warmer, high near 80
• Saturday: Sunny, high near 70
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 73
• Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 71
