The start of the week in New Orleans will be hot and humid, but we will get some relief as we approach the weekend.
Expect a mix of sun and clouds throughout the week, as a high-pressure ridge keeps the humidity elevated and temperatures in the 90-degree range. Heat indexes could reach the mid-90s.
A cool front is expected to blow through the region on Friday, brining temperatures for Mother's Day Weekend into the 80s and humidity levels into a more comfortable range. That front, however, could bring rain with it, putting a damper on Mother's Day itself. Here's the full forecast:
MONDAY:
Partly cloudy. Hot and humid. Low: S 73, N 68. High: 87.
TUESDAY:
Mostly sunny. Hot and humid. Breezy. Low: S 74, N 70. High: 88.
WEDNESDAY:
Mostly sunny. Hot and humid. Breezy. Near record heat. Low: S 75, N 71. High: 90.
THURSDAY:
Partly cloudy. Hot and humid. Breezy. Near record heat. Low: S 76, N 72. High: 92.
FRIDAY:
Mostly cloudy and breezy. 30% chance of a few showers or storms early. Low: S 74, N 69. High: 84.
SATURDAY:
Cooler, less humid, partly to mostly cloudy. Low: S 70, N 64. High: 80.
MOTHER'S DAY:
Mostly cloudy. 50% chance of a rain. Low: S 69, N 64. High: 75.