New Orleans, LA – The steady rhythm of rain against car rooftops is the soundtrack to an unsettled morning across southeast Louisiana, where showers and a few early thunderstorms push through before daybreak. Pavement is slick, visibility reduced, and drivers on I-10 and Causeway Boulevard should allow extra time during the morning commute.
The National Weather Service reports an 80% chance of rain early, tapering through late morning. While rainfall totals stay light — mostly under a quarter inch — brief downpours and isolated lightning could still cause delays near Kenner, Gretna, and Uptown New Orleans. Temperatures hover near 51°F, climbing toward the upper 50s by midday as clouds begin to thin.
Sunday stays milder with a 40% chance of passing showers before drier, cooler air sweeps in. By Monday, skies turn mostly sunny, highs level off near 57°F, and northwest breezes usher in a refreshing start to the workweek. Tuesday continues the pattern with sunshine and highs in the upper 50s, offering a calm window for travel or early holiday prep.
Looking ahead to mid-December (Dec. 11–17), long-range models show another front developing over the Gulf region, which could bring renewed rain chances and a late-week cool-down. For now, the Crescent City enjoys a few tranquil days after this weekend’s gray start.
5-Day Outlook:
- Saturday: Showers early, high 57°F, low 56°F.
- Sunday: 40% chance of showers, high 69°F, low 49°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 57°F, low 42°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 58°F, low 45°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly clear, high 64°F.
