New Orleans is waking up to mostly clear skies and temperatures around 82°F Sunday morning, but the calm start will not last. Highs should reach near 91°F before showers and thunderstorms become possible after 11 a.m., with the heat index climbing to around 105°F.
Afternoon Storms Could Hit Low-Lying Streets
The rain chance rises through midday, peaking near 40% overall during the afternoon. Storms will be hit-or-miss and slow-moving, and a few could bring lightning, brief heavy downpours, and sudden gusts that cause localized flooding in poorly drained or low-lying areas.
Forecast winds are expected to stay light at 0 to 5 mph, generally from the east. The National Weather Service says heat-index values may reach around 105°F each day, although they are currently expected to remain just below hazardous levels; no watches or warnings are posted for the area.
Stormier Monday, Drier By The Weekend
Monday looks like the wettest day in the near-term forecast, with showers and thunderstorms likely after 7 a.m., a high near 90°F, and a 60% chance of rain. Tuesday and Wednesday stay hot near 91°F and 92°F, with daily storm chances around 40%.
Rain chances taper Thursday, then fall to around 10% Friday and 8% Saturday as sunshine takes over. Highs rise to about 93°F Thursday and 94°F Friday and Saturday, while overnight lows remain stuck in the upper 70s…