New Orleans, LA – Strong thunderstorms are set to impact the New Orleans metro Wednesday afternoon, with the heaviest activity expected between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., potentially slowing commutes and disrupting outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service, storms will develop after 10 a.m., bringing gusty winds, frequent lightning, and rainfall totals of up to half an inch in some neighborhoods. A 70% chance of rain is expected, with activity focused over Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard parishes. Drivers on I-10, Causeway Boulevard, and Airline Highway should plan for reduced visibility and slick pavement during the evening rush.
While Thursday may bring a slight chance of additional storms, conditions will gradually improve late in the week before another round of unsettled weather returns Friday afternoon. Temperatures will remain seasonably hot, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s through the weekend.
Residents should secure outdoor items, avoid standing water, and delay non-essential travel during the storm’s peak. More updates are expected if Wednesday’s system strengthens or shifts.
Five Day New Orleans, LA Forecast:
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m., heavy at times. High 88°F, low 77°F.
- Thursday: Slight chance of thunderstorms. High 90°F, low 78°F.
- Friday: 50% chance of thunderstorms after 1 p.m. High 91°F, low 78°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of storms. High 92°F, low 79°F.
- Sunday: Chance of thunderstorms. High 93°F, low 79°F.
