URGENT UPDATE: New Orleans is bracing for a mix of fair weather and potential thunderstorms today, with a 50% chance of rain showers beginning after 10 AM. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns residents to adjust outdoor plans as conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout the day.
Currently, temperatures sit at a cool 61°F with humidity levels hitting 93%. A light east wind at 7 mph offers a calm start to the day, but this tranquility will soon change. As showers approach, winds will shift to the northeast, creating gusts of up to 20 mph and cloud cover thickening.
Residents are advised to stay alert as the forecast predicts a high of 66°F on Monday, with a continued 50% chance of thunderstorms after noon. Rainfall could total between 0.1 and 0.25 inches, particularly if thunderstorms develop. With a staggering 90% chance of precipitation Monday night, locals should plan to stay indoors.
Looking ahead, Tuesday promises a brief respite with only a 20% chance of showers before noon, transitioning to partly sunny skies and a high of 57°F. However, the unsettled weather pattern will persist, with a 30% chance of nighttime showers later in the week.
The NWS forecasts that Thursday will bring familiar conditions, with possible showers and thunderstorms returning after noon. Friday and Saturday are also expected to see scattered thunderstorms, despite intermittent sunny breaks.
With such variability in the forecast, New Orleans residents are urged to remain vigilant and prepared for sudden weather changes. Stay tuned for further updates as this situation develops.
