Todays weather in New Orleans - Friday - 22 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in New Orleans - Friday - 22 May 2026 (00:00:48) Tonight's Rain Window (00:01:10) Saturday Outlook (00:01:25) Sunday Through Memorial Day (00:01:58) What To Wear And Expect New Orleans is tracking a wet and stormy pattern stretching all the way through Memorial Day week. Today's forecast opens at 86°F with a 48% afternoon thunderstorm chance — not a guarantee, but close enough to carry an umbrella. Winds are light out of the southwest at 5 mph, which means the humidity is doing exactly what you expect. No active severe weather alerts, but conditions are dynamic.Tonight the rain chance ticks up to 53% before easing around 10 p.m., with an overnight low holding stubbornly at 75°F. Don't count on much heat relief after dark — this is late-spring New Orleans.Saturday raises the stakes to a 61% chance of showers and thunderstorms, high again near 86°F. Outdoor plans need a covered backup. Then Sunday delivers a near-certain soaking: 93% rain probability. Memorial Day Monday follows at 87%, and the pattern stays wet through Thursday with rain chances in the 70s and 80s all week.For today's commute and errands: wear light clothing but keep a rain jacket or umbrella within reach. If you're driving this afternoon, watch for standing water — these storms can dump quickly. Closed-toe shoes are the smarter call if you're walking.Thunderstorms are on the menu today, and they're not leaving the kitchen all weekend. Plan smart and keep that umbrella close.A YesWee production, built using AI technology.This episode includes AI-generated content.