Meteorologist Payton Malone says in New Orleans Weather Forecast you can expect heavy rain early Friday morning but drier through the weekend. The cool weather is back for at least one day. Expect a cool Thursday in the 50s with a lot of clouds. Things quickly change back to mild by Friday with rain in the forecast. The timing of rain will be late tonight into early Friday morning. Friday afternoon doesn't look as wet with only a 20% chance for rain in the late afternoon/evening hours. Heavy rain is possible overnight, so keep that in mind when parking your car tonight. Totals could top 2-4 inches in a few locations.