After another day of near-record heat in the forecast for New Orleans, a cold front will bring the threat of strong and possibly severe storms. It's another warm and muggy start to the day, with “lowest temperatures” in the morning in the mid-70s to low 80s. New Orleans' all-time high is 91, set in 1986, and we may reach or exceed that number. The Prediction Center (SPC) has placed all of southeastern Louisiana at Levels 1 and 2 (out of 5) with the possibility of severe storms (marginal risk and minor risk). However, tornadoes pose less than a 2% threat to us. The greatest risk for severe weather will come from locally heavy rain, winds exceeding 58 mph and hail. Up to 80 degrees! More clouds will move in on Sunday, but most rain chances will be postponed until next Monday and Tuesday. Daily Weather Forecast: Stay cool Thursday night and avoid possible severe storms!
Cold front brings threat of strong, possibly severe storms back Another day of near-record high temperatures is in the forecast for New Orleans.
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It will be another warm and muggy start to the day, with most people seeing “lows” in the mid-70s to low 80s in the morning.
Thursday will be hot and humid, with highs in the mid-90s but feeling more like 100! New Orleans' all-time high is 91, set in 1986, and we can match or exceed that number.
A strong and possibly severe storm is coming possible Thursday night, but most forecast trends have the storm continuing north into Mississippi.
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has classified all of southeastern Louisiana as Levels 1 and 2 out of 5 (marginal risk and minor risk) for the possibility of severe storms. However, tornadoes pose less than a 2% threat to us. The greatest risk for severe weather comes from locally heavy rain, winds exceeding 58 mph and hail.
Slightly cooler, moist air will move into the area on Friday.
Saturday will be a nice day with low humidity and temperatures in the high 80s!
More clouds will move in on Sunday, but most rain chances will be postponed until next Monday and Tuesday.
The chance of storms will continue into Wednesday as a disturbance high in the atmosphere continues to rotate to our north.
Here's your 7-day weather forecast:
Stay cool and stay out of possible severe storms Thursday night!
– Devon
