New Orleans, Louisiana – Thunderstorms are expected to drench southeast Louisiana through Monday night, with the strongest cells bringing gusty winds and heavy downpours to the New Orleans metro and surrounding parishes. Breezy conditions could make outdoor events difficult as wind gusts reach 25 mph through Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge, rain chances rise to 80% Sunday, with locally heavy rainfall and brief street flooding possible in low-lying areas of Jefferson and Orleans Parishes. Monday will remain unsettled, with scattered thunderstorms and muggy highs near 84°F before conditions improve by Tuesday night.
Drivers should remain alert for slick roads and sudden visibility drops during heavy rainfall, especially along I-10 and U.S. 90. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items and avoid driving through standing water.
The weather pattern begins to stabilize by midweek, bringing clearer skies and cooler nights by Wednesday and Thursday as winds shift northeast.
Five-Day Forecast for New Orleans, LA:
- Saturday: 50% chance of thunderstorms, high near 80°F. Breezy.
- Sunday: Widespread showers and storms, high near 80°F.
- Monday: 50% chance of storms, high near 84°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly clear, high near 85°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny and calm, high near 84°F.
