Strong, possibly severe storms on Saturday will bring a risk of tornadoes in your New Orleans weather forecast.Scattered showers and a few isolated storms are possible overnight, but dense fog will be the biggest problem.A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 AM Saturday morning. Be very careful if driving anywhere across the region tonight.Saturday start off mild and humid with morning temperatures around 65 in most spots.Saturday is a WDSU First Warning Weather ALERT DAY for the risk of severe storms that will bring threats of severe wind gusts, large hail, and possible tornadoes. Parts of the Northshore are already under a level 3 out of 5, or enhanced risk while New Orleans is under a level 2, or slight risk for severe weather while the coast is under a level 1, or marginal risk of possible severe storms.Here's the timing of the storms right now. We could find thunderstorms by as early as 10 AM after the fog dissipates.Stronger storms are likelier by the afternoon hours as we warm up to around 80.The strongest storms that could affect most of us are likely after 6 PM and could continue into the late night hours.Rainfall totals could stack up to 2"-3" or more in some cases if you get a number of strong/severe storms.High temperatures will be warm, around 80 in some spots, helping to add energy to fuel the strong to severe storms.The greatest risk of severe weather is still heavy rainfall, followed by strong wind gusts over 58 mph, large hail of 1" in size or larger, and possible tornadoes.The greatest threat from severe weather will be along the Northshore. The tornado threat is elevated, but a number of strong storms are likely across the entire region.Sunday will be cooler but still mild with highs around 70.Looking ahead to your New Year's Eve celebrations forecast and New Year's Day forecast call for a cool/chilly night and a cooler day Wednesday.Be aware of the weather on Saturday then enjoy the nice, mild winter days to start off your New Year's week. The prepare for a much cooler New Year as highs will drop to around 58 to 60 in New Orleans meaning most of the first days of 2025 will be spent in the 40s and 50s.Watch out for the fog tonight, and stay safe from possible severe storms on Saturday!- Devon
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<p>Strong, possibly severe storms on Saturday will bring a risk of tornadoes in your New Orleans weather forecast.</p><!-- article/blocks/side-floater -->
Scattered showers and a few isolated storms are possible overnight, but dense fog will be the biggest problem.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 AM Saturday morning. Be very careful if driving anywhere across the region tonight.
Saturday start off mild and humid with morning temperatures around 65 in most spots.
Saturday is a WDSU First Warning Weather ALERT DAY for the risk of severe storms that will bring threats of severe wind gusts, large hail, and possible tornadoes. Parts of the Northshore are already under a level 3 out of 5, or enhanced risk while New Orleans is under a level 2, or slight risk for severe weather while the coast is under a level 1, or marginal risk of possible severe storms.
Here’s the timing of the storms right now. We could find thunderstorms by as early as 10 AM after the fog dissipates.
Stronger storms are likelier by the afternoon hours as we warm up to around 80.
The strongest storms that could affect most of us are likely after 6 PM and could continue into the late night hours.
Rainfall totals could stack up to 2″-3″ or more in some cases if you get a number of strong/severe storms.
High temperatures will be warm, around 80 in some spots, helping to add energy to fuel the strong to severe storms.
The greatest risk of severe weather is still heavy rainfall, followed by strong wind gusts over 58 mph, large hail of 1″ in size or larger, and possible tornadoes.
The greatest threat from severe weather will be along the Northshore. The tornado threat is elevated, but a number of strong storms are likely across the entire region.
Sunday will be cooler but still mild with highs around 70.
Looking ahead to your New Year’s Eve celebrations forecast and New Year’s Day forecast call for a cool/chilly night and a cooler day Wednesday.
Be aware of the weather on Saturday then enjoy the nice, mild winter days to start off your New Year’s week. The prepare for a much cooler New Year as highs will drop to around 58 to 60 in New Orleans meaning most of the first days of 2025 will be spent in the 40s and 50s.
Watch out for the fog tonight, and stay safe from possible severe storms on Saturday!
– Devon
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