Todays weather in New Orleans · 16 May 2026 · 3 min

Todays weather in New Orleans - Saturday - 16 May 2026

New Orleans gets a rare mid-May comfort window today — low humidity, mid-to-upper 80s, and a gentle southeast breeze. Gulf moisture creeps back Saturday, with scattered storms possible Sunday.

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Todays weather in New Orleans - Saturday - 16 May 2026

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New Orleans Comfort Window

New Orleans, this is your window. Use it.

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Today's Forecast Details

The humidity today is moderate. Not low by most standards, but for New Orleans in May, this is as close to a gift as the atmosphere hands out.

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Humidity Rising This Weekend

Here's the shift you need to know about. Gulf moisture is already creeping back in.

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Sunday Storm Threat

Sunday is the day to watch. Scattered showers and storms are possible as a system moves in and the wet pattern takes hold.

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What to Watch Going Forward

The practical takeaway for today is simple. Wear something light and comfortable.

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Riley's New Orleans Closing

New Orleans. Today is the one to bank on.

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