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Southeast Louisiana Weather: 81° Halloween With Storm Chances Oct 31
New Orleans, LA – Halloween weekend across the New Orleans metropolitan area could bring a mix of warm sunshine and scattered thunderstorms, potentially affecting outdoor celebrations Saturday, Octobe
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-10-26T10:18:28.266Z
New Orleans, LA – Halloween weekend across the New Orleans metropolitan area could bring a mix of warm sunshine and scattered thunderstorms, potentially affecting outdoor celebrations Saturday, October 31. Temperatures are expected to climb into the lower 80s as rain chances return following several days of mostly dry weather.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge, Monday, October 26, will bring partly sunny skies and afternoon temperatures near 75 degrees. Easterly winds around 10 mph are expected, with overnight lows near 61 degrees.
Tuesday, October 27, brings mostly sunny conditions and highs near 78 degrees. East winds between 5 and 10 mph will accompany the warmer afternoon temperatures.
Wednesday, October 28, continues the warming trend, with sunshine and highs reaching approximately 79 degrees. Mostly clear skies are expected Wednesday night, with temperatures falling to around 60 degrees.
Thursday and Friday will feature continued sunshine and mild fall temperatures.
Thursday, October 29, brings sunny skies and highs near 78 degrees. Friday, October 30, remains mostly sunny, with temperatures again reaching approximately 78 degrees and northeast winds between 10 and 15 mph.
Halloween Saturday introduces a change in the weather pattern.
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies Saturday, October 31, with highs near 81 degrees. However, showers and thunderstorms are possible during the day.
Saturday night brings a slight chance of additional showers and thunderstorms, with partly cloudy skies and overnight temperatures near 66 degrees.
Sunday, November 1, could be even warmer, with highs near 82 degrees and another chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Residents across New Orleans, Jefferson Parish and surrounding Southeast Louisiana communities should monitor updated forecasts before attending Halloween celebrations, particularly outdoor events.
The forecast does not specify severe weather or provide exact precipitation probabilities for the weekend.