NEW ORLEANS — A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for the New Orleans metro area until 3:45 p.m. as groups of heavy storms move into the area.
The city of New Orleans has removed restrictions on parking on neutral grounds until 8 a.m. Friday.
The National Weather Service said that the storms aligned over the city are stalled as of 1 p.m. and a total of 1 to 3 inches are expected in all.
The NWS recommends limiting driving and not driving through flooded roads.
We can expect mores scattered downpours Friday with a little less coverage by this weekend. However, as you make weekend plans do so with rain in mind. We'll likely still see some showers and t-storms Saturday and Sunday.
Next week for the 4th of July we are warming back to the low 90s with a few storms possible mainly in the afternoon.
THURSDAY:
Partly sunny skies. 60% scattered showers and storms. Few heavy downpours possible. High: 90. Winds: S/SE 5-10.
FRIDAY:
Partly sunny skies. 50% scattered showers and storms. Few heavy downpours possible. Low: S 77, N 74. High: 90.
SATURDAY:
Partly cloudy. 40% scattered showers and storms. Hot and humid. Low: S 77, N 74. High: 91.
SUNDAY:
Partly cloudy. 40% scattered showers and storms. Hot and humid. Low: S 78, N 74. High: 91.
4TH OF JULY:
Partly cloudy. 40% scattered showers and storms. Hot and humid. Low: S 78, N 74. High: 92.
TUESDAY:
Partly cloudy. 30% spotty showers and storms. Hot and humid. Low: S 78, N 74. High: 93.
WEDNESDAY:
Partly cloudy. 30% spotty showers and storms. Hot and humid. Low: S 78, N 74. High: 93.
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