New Orleans Braces for Minor Coastal Flooding, Wet Weekend Forecast Ahead

The National Weather Service (NWS) in New Orleans has forecasted an overcast day with a high near 80 degrees Fahrenheit and an east wind traveling 10 to 15 mph. Humidity is currently at a damp 85 percent, with a dewpoint of 73 degrees, offering a slight mugginess to the day. As reported by the

NWS

, the area might see a 20 percent chance of showers later this afternoon after 4 pm.

Going into the evening, the odds of precipitation drop slightly between 8 pm and 9 pm. Residents can expect a mostly cloudy night with lows hovering around 74 degrees, and an east wind blowing at 10 to 15 mph, gusts could reach as high as 25 mph. This relatively calm weather outlook quietly underscores the potential for minor disruptions, as a coastal flood advisory will come into effect in the region from Saturday night to Sunday morning.

For the weekend, the chance of rain picks up again on Saturday to 30 percent, mainly after 11 am, with mostly cloudy skies and an anticipated high near 83 degrees. The wind continues from the east, keeping conditions blustery. Come Saturday night, the chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight increases to 40 percent. A mix of showers and possible thunderstorms carries into early Sunday, following the pattern of cloudy skies and a high near 79 degrees, as detailed by

NWS.

The advisory issued by the

National Weather Service

is for minor coastal flooding, expected to occur from 9 PM Saturday to 10 AM CST Sunday. The advisory targets areas of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, with a forecasted water rise up to 1 foot above normally dry ground. “Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected,” the NWS warns. Those traveling through these areas are advised to allot additional time for potential delays, and residents should take measures to safeguard any flood-prone property.

Looking forward to Veterans Day, there is a 20 percent chance of showers amid partly sunny conditions, with a high near 77 degrees. Northeast winds will stir at around 5 mph, signaling a reprieve before returning to a mostly sunny Tuesday. The subsequent midweek forecast mentions a slight chance of showers on both Wednesday and Wednesday night, before giving way to a sunny Thursday with a high near 74 degrees.

As the Coastal Flood Advisory comes into play,

NWS New Orleans

advises that extra caution should be taken, especially in the designated advisory areas. While only minor impacts are expected, the reminder stands clear: do not attempt to maneuver around barricades or traverse waters of uncertain depth. As the Southeast weather pattern waxes volatile, vigilance and preparedness seem to be the prudent course.

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