As we head into May this week, we also get more humidity building into the forecast.
"Today will be pretty pleasant with partly cloudy skies as southerly winds return to the area. It will be warm and a little more humid with high temperatures in the mid 80s," WWL-TV Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum said.
He expects tonight will be partly cloudy and a little muggy with lows in the 60s.
"The humidity will gradually go up all week as southerly winds persist over us each day Tuesday through Friday."
Nussbaum says it will be partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday with high temperatures in the mid 80s.
"On Thursday and Friday a cold front will move our way along with a few upper-level waves. The waves will help set off stray showers each day, but most of you will remain dry. It will be warm and humid with high temperatures in the mid 80s."
- Weekend Outlook: The forecast is a little tricky as we head into Saturday and Sunday. The models are not agreeing on how much rain we will see each day as a front washes out over and a few upper-level waves continue to move through. Also, the southerly winds will persist, so we could see a sea breeze type weather pattern develop and that leads to some rain. Right now, I'm going to call for spotty to scattered showers and storms each day. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s with high humidity levels. This is about right on par for the first weekend of May and the second weekend of Jazz Fest. Make sure you have your rain gear if you are headed to the Fairgrounds!
Here is a look at the 7 Day Forecast for the New Orleans area: WWLTV #lawx pic.twitter.com/4GuavDqab6
— Dave Nussbaum WWL-TV (@Dave_Nussbaum) April 29, 2019DETAILED FORECAST...
MONDAY:Partly cloudy, warm and a little more humid. Highs around 84. Wind SE 6-12 mph.
MONDAY NIGHT:Partly cloudy and muggy. Lows around 69. Wind SE 5-10 mph.
TUESDAY:Partly cloudy, breezy, warm and more humid. Highs around 85. Wind SE 8-15 mph.
WEDNESDAY:Partly cloudy, warm and humid with a 10% chance for a shower. Lows around 70. Highs around 84.
THURSDAY:Sun/cloud mix, warm and humid with a 20% chance for isolated showers or thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Highs around 84.
FRIDAY:Sun/cloud mix, warm and humid with a 20% chance for isolated showers or thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Highs around 85.
SATURDAY:Sun/cloud mix, warm and humid with a 30% chance for spotty showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 67. Highs around 84.
SUNDAY:Sun/cloud mix and warm with a 40% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 68. Highs around 84.





