Todays weather in New Orleans - Sunday - 24 May 2026

A Flood Watch is in effect for New Orleans right now, running through 7 PM Sunday evening — and that single fact shapes everything else about this forecast. Current conditions sit at 75°F with showers and thunderstorms already possible, light easterly winds at 5 mph, and humidity that feels exactly as oppressive as you'd expect. The sky has that heavy, unsettled look that says it's not finished yet.Tonight offers little relief. Thunderstorms are possible overnight with a low holding around 75°F. But Sunday is the real story: a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms, a high near 80°F, and rainfall totals approaching an inch. This isn't a brief afternoon pop-up — it's a full-day soaking event. Low-lying areas face standing water, commutes will be slow, and outdoor plans should be reconsidered now.The wet pattern doesn't stop there. Memorial Day arrives at 88% rain chance with a high near 82°F. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday all sit above 80% probability. This entire week is a prolonged wet spell driven by Gulf moisture — keep an umbrella in the car and a backup pair of shoes at the ready.The first hint of breathing room doesn't appear until next Saturday, when rain chances dip to 61% and the high climbs to near 86°F. Even then, storm chances linger. For now, take the Flood Watch seriously, give yourself extra time on the road, and wear shoes you don't mind getting wet.This episode includes AI-generated content.