New Orleans is bracing for a wet and stormy week ahead, as the National Weather Service advises locals to prepare for severe thunderstorms and potential heavy rainfall. With a reported 90% chance of precipitation, weather forecasts suggest that today will see temperatures drop to around 72 degrees by 9 a.m., accompanied by strong south winds shifting northwest in the afternoon, according to the NWS New Orleans.
Residents should anticipate between 1 and 2 inches of new rainfall today, particularly challenging for those in flood-prone areas. Tonight’s forecast suggests a brief respite but still maintains a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between midnight and 3 a.m. Temperatures are expected to drop to around 56°F, with northwest winds steady at 10 mph. The NWS predicts that the rest of the week will gradually improve weather-wise, with cloudy skies initially, followed by sunny days after potentially more showers and thunderstorms tomorrow before 10 a.m. and again between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The city’s outlook from Tuesday onwards promises more agreeable conditions for outdoor activities, with sunny days and clear nights expected as the week progresses. Tuesday is set to feature clear skies and a high near 70°F, followed by a consistent pattern of sunshine and calmer north to northeast breezes, as reported by the NWS. This leads to Thursday’s forecast of a sunny day with a high of 78°F, continuing into a mostly sunny weekend…