NEW ORLEANS, La. – The early morning air along Lake Pontchartrain feels heavy and still, the kind of Gulf humidity that lingers before a change. This morning’s quiet sky masks a developing shift—Louisiana’s pattern of warmth and haze is about to give way to a crisp November cool-down by late weekend.
The National Weather Service in New Orleans says isolated showers and a few rumbles of thunder could move through parts of southeast Louisiana later today, especially near Baton Rouge and the north shore. Most areas, though, will stay dry, with highs soaring near 80°F—more typical of early October than November. Patchy fog could settle in again late tonight, reducing visibility for early travelers along I-10, I-55, and Causeway approaches Saturday morning.
Saturday remains warm and mostly sunny, but the breeze will start to shift. By Sunday, a strong push of cooler, drier air will spill south, sending highs down to the lower 70s and bringing lows into the 40s. The difference will be immediate—gone will be the muggy, heavy air replaced by crisp, breezy sunshine.
Monday morning could feel brisk for early commuters, with temperatures in the low 50s and north winds gusting near 25 mph.
For Veterans Day on Tuesday, expect clear skies, calm winds, and near-perfect fall air—ideal for parades or outdoor ceremonies across Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Tammany parishes.
After a streak of near-summer warmth, this marks the start of a truer November feel across Louisiana—a subtle reminder that Gulf Coast winter isn’t far behind.
Five-Day Forecast for New Orleans, LA:
Fri: 80/64 – Chance of showers early; warm, breezy.
Sat: 81/65 – Patchy fog early; mostly sunny, humid.
Sun: 72/43 – Mostly sunny; breezy and cooler.
Mon: 54/40 – Sunny, crisp; fall air settles in.
Tue: 59/46 – Sunny; pleasant Veterans Day.
