As the Big Easy enjoys a sunny disposition, New Orleans braces for a shift in weather as the week progresses. The National Weather Service reports a comfortable 82°F as of the latest update, promising fair skies and a light breeze. Yet, it is the humidity that claims the atmosphere, sitting heavy at 82%, with a dewpoint of 76°F. Residents revel in a heat index that flirts with 89°F, urging the populace to seek shade or the solace of air-conditioned interiors.