NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A gradual shifting trough will probably be sinking south by way of the weekend. This will probably be pushing rain probabilities south because it does so and in addition carry some reduction from the humidity by Sunday.

Saturday, August 23

Saturday is shaping as much as be hotter and considerably drier than earlier forecasts urged. Rain probabilities stay within the 20–40 p.c vary, centered primarily within the afternoon and night. Any storms that do type could possibly be environment friendly rain producers because of excessive atmospheric moisture, bringing transient heavy downpours and localized road flooding. Gusty winds as much as 30–50 mph are attainable in stronger storms. Temperatures will attain the decrease 90s, with humid situations persevering with into the evening within the mid-70s.

Sunday, August 24

The trough over the Gulf continues to slip southward, and that may assist cut back storm probabilities a bit. Solely remoted afternoon showers and storms are anticipated, and humidity ranges ought to really feel just a little decrease than Saturday. Afternoon highs will once more attain the low 90s, with nighttime temperatures within the mid-70s.

Trying Forward

A chilly entrance arrives early subsequent week, rising rain probabilities Monday and Tuesday earlier than ushering in a barely drier and fewer humid sample by midweek. Temperatures will keep close to the low 90s, with dew factors trending into the higher 60s and low 70s.

Backside Line

The New Orleans weekend climate forecast calls for decent afternoons with restricted however attainable storm exercise. Saturday holds the higher probability for rain, whereas Sunday ought to really feel a bit much less humid with fewer storms.

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