Saturday, May 9, New Orleans woke to a mostly cloudy, muggy start, with an early observation around 72°F and humidity near 94%. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through the day, and the heaviest storms could bring brief, intense downpours that overwhelm drains and cause water to pond on streets. Commuters should be ready for slower travel during peak storm windows and think about moving outdoor plans inside.
What To Expect Today
According to the National Weather Service, a round of thunderstorms is likely between about 8 a.m. and noon, with additional storm clusters developing into the afternoon. The National Weather Service calls for a high near 79°F and says new rainfall amounts of roughly a half to three-quarters of an inch are possible in the heaviest cells, enough to produce localized flash flooding in poor-drainage spots. This updates our Friday rush hour soaker forecast, mainly to emphasize the greater flash-flood potential this morning.
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