New Orleans wakes up to clear skies and muggy low 60s today. A stray shower could sneak through before 7 a.m., but skies are expected to brighten and temperatures will climb into the mid 70s this afternoon. By later in the day, west winds will crank up, turning a pleasant morning into a breezy afternoon before a more serious threat rolls in overnight.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Today’s high will be near 74°F, with west winds of 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest and gusting near 30 mph, according to the National Weather Service. There is only a slight chance of a morning shower, followed by mostly sunny conditions. Boaters and anyone heading out on the water should use caution, since seas and winds will stay elevated.
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