Rising temperatures are expected in southeast Louisiana over the next few days as the remnants of Hurricane Francine retreat from the region and hundreds of thousands of residents across the state face ongoing power outages.
Hannah Lisney, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in New Orleans, said in a press conference Thursday morning that heat temperatures of up to 100 degrees are expected in some parts of southern Louisiana this weekend.
“I know nobody wants to hear this, but the sun is going to come out and temperatures are going to start to rise again,” Lisney said. “Fortunately, we’re not going to have to expect excessive heat this weekend, but it will be a little hotter.”
“So if you’re outside helping your neighbor, cleaning up your own yard or doing anything else to recover, please drink plenty of water, be sure to wear sunscreen, wear light-colored clothing and please, please, please listen to your body,” Lisney said. “If you need a break, take a break in the shade or indoors.”
Here is the weekend forecast for your city.
New Orleans
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high around 28 degrees and low around 22 degrees overnight. Wind speed up to 24 km/h.
Friday: Sunny, with maximum temperatures around 28 degrees and night temperatures around 22 degrees.
Saturday: Sunny, with highs of around 30 degrees and lows of around 24 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with highs of around 30 °C and lows of around 24 °C.
Baton Rouge
Thursday: Partly sunny, maximum temperature around 28 degrees, minimum temperature at night around 18 degrees. Wind speed up to 24 km/h.
Friday: Sunny, with highs around 85 and lows around 68.
Saturday: Sunny, with highs of around 32 degrees and lows at night of around 22 degrees.
Sunday: After 1pm there is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with highs around 30°C and lows around 23°C.
Lafayette
Thursday: Partly sunny, maximum temperature around 30 degrees and minimum temperature at night around 18 degrees. Wind speed from 16 to 24 km/h, gusts up to 32 km/h.
Friday: Sunny, with highs of around 32 degrees and lows at night of around 20 degrees.
Saturday: Sunny, with highs around 90 and lows around 73 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with highs around 30 °C and lows around 23 °C.
