The first round of storms has cleared out of the New Orleans metro, but another round will push through the area later today.
Sunday morning's storms left puddles and some localized street flooding in parts of New Orleans, leaving roads slick for people who are heading out early to today's Gretna Italian-Irish Parade (now scheduled for 11 a.m.) and the Slidell St. Patrick's Parade (set for 1 p.m.). The Northshore took a harder pounding, with some areas receiving between five and seven inches of rain late Saturday and early Sunday.
The moisture will keep conditions humid. Temperatures will top out around 77° Sunday afternoon. As we get later into the day, rain and storms will return. Predictive radar puts the timing of those storms and downpours between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on the Southshore. The Northshore, meanwhile, will deal with scattered showers and storms all day long.
Conditions dry out on Monday, with the drier conditions persisting into Tuesday. Rain chances and the possibility of severe storms reenter the forecast on Wednesday. By the time we get to next weekend, clearer and cooler conditions return to the region.
SUNDAY:
Weather Impact Alert: 100% chance numerous showers, storms in the morning. 40% chance of rain/storms in the afternoon. Warm, humid. High: 79. Winds: SE/N 5-10 mph.
MONDAY:
Partly sunny. 10% chance stray shower, storm. Warm, humid. Low: S 66, N 64. High: 82.
TUESDAY:
Partly cloudy. Warm, humid. Breezy. Low: S 67, N 65. High: 83.
WEDNESDAY:
Mostly cloudy. Windy. Warm, humid. 60% chance showers and storms. Severe possible. Low: S 68, N 67. High: 84.
THURSDAY:
Mostly sunny. Much cooler and less humid. Windy. Low: S 54, N 50. High: 70.
FRIDAY:
Chilly morning. Mostly sunny. Mild and nice. Low: S 51, N 45. High: 74.
SATURDAY:
Cool morning. Partly cloudy and warmer. Low: S 57, N 52. High: 79.