New Orleans, Louisiana – Thunderstorms are expected to impact the New Orleans metro Thursday afternoon with a 70% chance of showers stretching into the evening, bringing possible downpours and lightning just in time for the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge, showers will begin to develop after 1 p.m. Thursday, followed by a higher chance of thunderstorms between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Light winds will shift from calm to out of the north at 5 mph. Rain chances persist into Thursday night and increase again Friday, peaking at 60% during the day with more storms likely through Saturday.
Thursday: Thunderstorms likely after 1 p.m. High near 90°F. Calm wind. Rainfall could exceed a quarter inch.
Friday: Continued storm risk, mainly after 1 p.m. High near 89°F. East winds around 5 mph.
Saturday: Thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. High of 88°F. Showers tapering into the evening.
Sunday: Drying trend begins, with only slight storm chances. High near 89°F.
Monday: Mostly sunny and dry with highs in the upper 80s.
Residents should prepare for potential delays, flooded roadways, and brief power outages from frequent lightning. Rain chances drop by Sunday, but additional advisories remain possible if storm timing shifts or totals increase.
Five Day Forecast for New Orleans, LA:
- Thursday: Thunderstorms likely, high near 90°F
- Friday: More storms possible, high near 89°F
- Saturday: Rain and storms likely again, high near 88°F
- Sunday: Slight chance of rain, otherwise sunny, high near 89°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 89°F
