forecast for New Orleans:

Tonight: Very windy with bands of heavy rain showers along with some thunder. Low 79F. NE winds at 35 to 50 mph, increasing to 70 to 90 mph. Rainfall over two inches. Winds could occasionally gust over 100 mph.

Tomorrow: Showery rains containing strong gusty winds and heavy downpours at times. High around 85F. Winds NNE at 70 to 90 mph. Rainfall over two inches. Winds could occasionally gust over 100 mph.