New Orleans residents should brace for a wet week ahead. Today, showers and thunderstorms are expected to dominate, with heavy rainfall a distinct possibility before the day concludes. As the humidity hovers around 87%, locals are feeling the weight of the air as much as the promise of the impending downpours, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
The NWS details that there’s an 80% chance of precipitation today, with new rainfall amounting to a significant half to three quarters of an inch reported by NWS New Orleans. Temperatures will peak near 89 degrees, creating a steamy environment amplified, by the high humidity. As the evening approaches, chances of showers and thunderstorms drop to 30%, offering a brief respite from the day’s deluge.
The soggy conditions are set to continue through the week, with Monday and Tuesday both showing an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The NWS forecasts indicate a pattern of late-afternoon storms, with potential for rainfall to persist into the night. The expected high for both days is again near 89 degrees, consistent with the season’s trends…