NEW ORLEANS, La. – Damp streets glisten under streetlights this morning across the Crescent City as the last of the rain drifts east. A sweeping cold front is pushing through southern Louisiana, bringing an abrupt end to the muggy air that lingered through the weekend. Residents waking up to 70° warmth will feel a dramatic shift within hours as northwest winds begin to blow in drier, cooler air.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans, isolated showers may persist through early morning before skies quickly clear. Temperatures will fall through the 60s by midday and into the 40s by Sunday night — nearly a 30-degree drop in less than 24 hours. The pattern signals Louisiana’s strongest taste of fall so far this season.
North winds gusting up to 25 mph will make it feel brisk through late afternoon, especially along I-10 and the Causeway. By Monday, clear skies and sunshine return, but morning lows will settle in the low 40s — a rare chill for coastal parishes this early in November. Homeowners are urged to check outdoor pipes, while gardeners should prepare for patchy frost inland from Baton Rouge to Hammond.
Veterans Day on Tuesday brings ideal weather: bright sun, calm winds, and highs around 60°F, perfect for parades and ceremonies. By midweek, temperatures rebound into the 70s, ushering in another stretch of classic Gulf Coast fall warmth — a pleasant reminder before cooler air likely returns closer to Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Forecast for New Orleans, LA:
Sun: 70/43 – Morning storms end; brisk north winds, clearing skies.
Mon: 54/39 – Sunny and cool; breezy early.
Tue (Veterans Day): 60/50 – Sunny; perfect for outdoor events.
Wed: 72/58 – Mostly sunny; warmer afternoon.
Thu: 74/59 – Mild, calm; light southerly breeze.
