New Orleans, La. – Sunshine will dominate Monday in the Crescent City, but storm clouds are waiting just off the Gulf. While travelers along I-10 and residents across Orleans and Jefferson parishes will see bright skies to start the week, a shift arrives Tuesday when rain and storms return.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday will stay clear with highs near 86 degrees and light northeast winds. By Tuesday afternoon, a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms builds, with stronger storms possible along coastal highways and neighborhoods south of Lake Pontchartrain.
The broader NOAA precipitation outlook places Louisiana in an “above normal” zone from September 12 through 16. That means Gulf moisture could feed repeated shower chances into late week, raising the risk for localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Drivers should stay alert to changing road conditions on I-10, I-610, and U.S. 90, especially during afternoon commutes. Ponding water is common in New Orleans during brief but heavy downpours, and residents are urged to clear street drains before midweek.
While Monday offers one more dry day, conditions begin trending wetter across southern Louisiana as the week progresses. Residents should monitor updates from the National Weather Service for flood advisories or updated rainfall totals.
Five-Day Forecast for New Orleans, Louisiana
- Monday: Sunny, high 86, light northeast wind
- Tuesday: Sunny early, then scattered storms after 1 p.m., high 87
- Wednesday: Isolated thunderstorms, high 87, humid
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 90, breezy afternoon
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 89, slight rain chance late
