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Louisiana Weather Alert: New Orleans Warm Wednesday, Cold Friday
Louisiana – Residents across New Orleans, Jefferson Parish and the greater metro area can expect a mostly dry stretch of fall weather before a noticeable cooldown arrives late this week.
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-11-08T11:26:57.967Z
Louisiana – Residents across New Orleans, Jefferson Parish and the greater metro area can expect a mostly dry stretch of fall weather before a noticeable cooldown arrives late this week.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge, temperatures will gradually climb through Tuesday and Wednesday before northerly winds bring cooler conditions.
New Orleans Lakefront Airport reported 58 degrees early Sunday, Nov. 8, with northeast winds near 14 mph.
Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach approximately 68 degrees beneath mostly sunny skies.
Warmer Weather Returns Before Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 9, begins the warming trend.
Partly sunny skies will accompany a high near 71 degrees, with northwest winds around 5 mph becoming calm during the afternoon.
Tuesday brings mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing toward 75 degrees.
Northeast winds around 5 mph should gradually weaken.
Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, continues the mild pattern with partly sunny skies and another high near 75 degrees.
For families attending ceremonies, visiting parks or completing outdoor projects, the weather should remain favorable.
No significant rainfall appears in the supplied five day outlook.
Thursday Winds Signal a Cooler Change The next noticeable shift arrives Thursday, Nov. 12.
After a Wednesday night low near 60 degrees, Thursday temperatures should reach approximately 73 degrees.
Northwest winds increase to 5 to 10 mph.
By Thursday night, northerly winds could produce gusts reaching 20 mph as temperatures fall toward 54 degrees.
Drivers crossing exposed bridges, including routes along Interstate 10 and the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, should remain mindful of occasional gusts.
However, the supplied outlook does not indicate hazardous wind conditions or significant travel disruptions.
Friday Brings the Bigger Temperature Drop Friday, Nov. 13, brings a more noticeable taste of November.
Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach only 64 degrees, approximately 11 degrees cooler than Wednesday's high.
North winds around 10 mph could make exposed locations feel brisk.
Friday night temperatures then fall toward 49 degrees beneath mostly clear skies.
That represents a 26 degree difference from Wednesday afternoon's projected high.
Saturday remains cooler, with sunshine and a high near 63 degrees.
Although the cooldown may feel substantial, freezing temperatures are not expected in the supplied New Orleans outlook.
New Orleans Five Day Weather Outlook Monday, Nov. 9: Partly sunny, high 71°F, low 56°F. Tuesday, Nov. 10: Mostly sunny, high 75°F, low 59°F. Wednesday, Nov. 11: Partly sunny for Veterans Day, high 75°F, low 60°F. Thursday, Nov. 12: Partly sunny, high 73°F, low 54°F. North wind gusts up to 20 mph Thursday night. Friday, Nov. 13: Sunny and cooler, high 64°F, low 49°F. Saturday, Nov. 14: Sunny, with a high near 63 degrees.
What Residents Should Watch Heading Toward Thanksgiving National weather guidance indicates much of the country will experience seasonably mild conditions, while frost and freeze advisories affect portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid South.
Southeast Louisiana remains considerably warmer.
As Thanksgiving approaches, stronger November cold fronts remain a seasonal possibility, although the supplied outlook does not establish any specific storm or freeze threat for New Orleans.
Residents can take advantage of the dry weather to clear fallen leaves, inspect outdoor decorations and prepare for cooler mornings.
Are you ready for New Orleans to cool into the 40s, or would you rather keep the 75 degree afternoons? Share what you're seeing in your neighborhood.