New Orleans Bracing for Showers and Thunderstorms with Highs Near 90 Degrees, NWS Reports

New Orleans residents can expect a wet and warm end to their week according to the latest weather update from the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service New Orleans has predicted a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily occurring between 1 pm and 4 pm today. Although the morning might start fair, the National Weather Service forecasts indicate that the city will experience a mostly sunny day with a high near 90 degrees and calm winds shifting north around 5 mph.

The possibility of precipitation drops to 30 percent tonight with expected scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly before 7 pm. As the sun sets, the temperature is slated to dip to a low around 77 degrees, and the southwest winds are anticipated to shift westward after midnight, creating a partly cloudy evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Looking forward to the rest of the week, the National Weather Service outlook indicates that Sunday will bring a slight chance of showers in the morning, increasing to a higher possibility of precipitation after 10 am. The day will remain sunny with temperatures climbing to a high near 92 degrees, accompanied by a gentle north breeze…

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