NEW ORLEANS —
New Orleans Latest Weather Forecast
The heat will be the focus for the next few days as we get a brief taste of summer with afternoon highs in the upper 80s and some low 90s, but heat indices well into the 90s! Record high temps will be in jeopardy Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Rain chances slim to none through Thursday evening.
A weak upper trough will send a cold front in for midday Friday. Ahead of a along the front, we may see some showers and storms mainly early Friday morning. The SPC has placed a level 2 threat for severe weather across the Northshore and MS coast. Temps and humidity will be on the decline Friday and A much better feel for the Mother's Day weekend! Saturday looks very pleasant with highs only in the low 80s and low humidity.
Mother's Day remains a question. As of this morning, models kept Sunday dry. However, later runs have seen the GFS double-down on rain coverage for Sunday as well as the Euro also introducing a slight chance. Calling for a 50% now, but we'll know more as we get closer. Don't cancel any outdoor plans just yet!
Detailed Forecast:
TONIGHT:
Clear to partly cloudy. Very mild and humid. Low: S 77, N 75. Winds: S 6-12.
WEDNESDAY:
Partly cloudy. Hot and humid. Breezy. Near record heat. High: 90. Winds: S 8-15+.
THURSDAY:
Partly sunny. Hot and humid. Breezy. Near record heat. Low: S 77, N 75. High: 92.
FRIDAY:
Mostly cloudy. 40% early AM scattered storms, most Northshore, MS. Some late sun. Becoming milder, less humid. Breezy. Low: S 75, N 71. High: 84.
SATURDAY:
Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Milder, low humidity. Low: S 67, N 59. High: 82.
MOTHER'S DAY:
Mostly cloudy. 50% scattered showers, some storms. Mild, low humidity. Breezy. Low: S 68, N 60. High: 80.
MONDAY:
Mostly cloudy. 50% AM showers, 30% spotty afternoon showers. Mild, bit more humid. Low: S 66, N 62. High: 81.
TUESDAY:
Mostly cloudy. 30% spotty showers. Little warmer, bit more humid. Low: S 68, N 62. High: 83.