New Orleans can expect mostly sunny skies Friday with a high near 77 degrees before fall settles in for the weekend. No rain is expected.
The National Weather Service says drier air will keep Friday comfortable as north winds hold near 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will ease after sunset, with mostly clear skies and a low near 60 degrees Friday night.
Saturday Brings The Bigger Cooldown
Saturday will be mostly sunny, but noticeably cooler, with a high near 72 degrees and north winds between 5 and 10 mph. The evening should turn clear, with temperatures dipping to about 54 degrees overnight.
Sunday looks like the pick of the weekend for outdoor plans. Weekend highs are generally forecast in the lower to mid-70s. The weekend forecast calls for dry weather and light winds, making for pleasant outdoor plans around the city, though the morning will feel decidedly more autumnal than Friday.
Mostly Dry Through Veterans Day
Monday rebounds slightly to around 72 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Tuesday is expected to be cloudy and warm, with a high near 80 degrees, and the forecast remains dry.
Veterans Day falls on Wednesday. No watches, warnings, or advisories are listed for the New Orleans area in the current forecast, and the broader pattern remains dry through Thursday.
