BATON ROUGE, Louisiana – A soft, humid haze drapes over the city this morning, with streetlights glowing faintly through patches of fog along I-10 and the Mississippi River. The air feels still — almost heavy — as the Gulf’s moisture continues to hang low. But that calm won’t last long. A late-week cold front is already lining up across Texas, promising a bumpy, wetter Friday across south Louisiana.
According to the National Weather Service, the next two days will stay mostly dry and warm, with highs near 76 to 79 degrees. Mornings will begin foggy, especially in low-lying and coastal parishes, where visibility may drop under a half-mile through mid-morning. Commuters along I-10, I-12, and U.S. 61 should slow down and use low beams until the fog lifts by late morning.
By Friday, a developing front brings a 40% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon. Any storms should remain scattered but could produce brief downpours and gusty winds. The front passes quickly, ushering in cooler, drier air by Saturday.
The weekend shapes up beautifully — partly sunny skies, light north winds, and highs near 80 on Saturday before dipping into the 50s at night. Sunday will feel less humid and crisp, ideal for outdoor events, early holiday decorating, or a stroll through City Park.
Looking ahead, forecasters say another, stronger cold front could sweep through early next week. That one may finally drop temperatures closer to seasonal norms — possibly hinting at Louisiana’s first real cool snap of November just ahead of Veterans Day.
Five-Day Outlook for New Orleans, LA:
Wed: 76/59 – Fog early, then sunny.
Thu: 76/65 – Partly sunny; warm and calm.
Fri: 79/65 – Showers, isolated storms.
Sat: 81/55 – Mostly sunny; mild breeze.
Sun: 79/46 – Clear and pleasant; early chill possible north.
