Todays weather in New Orleans - Wednesday - 13 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in New Orleans - Wednesday - 13 May 2026 (00:00:38) Today's Conditions and Forecast (00:01:12) Commute and Travel Conditions (00:01:51) What to Wear Today (00:02:19) Dry Stretch and Summer Preview (00:03:00) Hurricane Season Is Three Weeks Out Yesterday's flash flooding is behind us, but the cleanup isn't finished. This episode covers what New Orleans residents need to know for today: lingering high water in Ascension Parish, a cloudy and foggy morning that clears through the afternoon, and a high near 80 degrees with elevated humidity that will make even short walks feel like effort.On the commute front, dense fog is possible early — give yourself extra time and extra following distance. Isolated wet spots remain on roads around Ascension Parish from overnight drainage. The afternoon is your cleaner travel window, though a few brief, scattered showers are still possible, so keep an umbrella within reach.For what to wear: light and breathable is the call. The heat and humidity combination hits hard at 80 degrees in late May New Orleans. Cloud cover doesn't mean skipping sunscreen — UV exposure adds up this time of year.Looking ahead, the extended forecast has shifted significantly. A five-day dry stretch is now expected, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s to low 90s by the weekend. That warming trend is an early preview of the summer pattern establishing itself.One item worth flagging: hurricane season officially begins June 1st — three weeks away. Early forecasts point toward an active season. Now is the practical time to check your emergency supplies and review your plan before a named storm forces the conversation.Today is a recovery day. The drier, warmer week ahead is welcome — and worth preparing for what follows it.This episode includes AI-generated content.