New Orleans is waking Sunday to clear skies and a crisp start, but the week ahead has a little weather whiplash: a mild Tuesday and Wednesday will give way to another cold front by Thursday night. The city should stay dry, with afternoons mostly in the upper 60s to mid-70s and cooler nights by the weekend.
Sunday brings mostly sunny skies, a high near 68 and north winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tonight turns partly cloudy with a low around 55, while the latest National Weather Service forecast discussion keeps rain chances near zero through Tuesday; the extended outlook also adds a second front late in the week, updating Hoodline's earlier weekend forecast.
Dry Air Raises Fire Spread Concerns
Even without severe weather, dry conditions matter. The National Weather Service says ongoing drought and dry air will elevate fire-spread concerns through Tuesday, so people in areas under burn bans should skip outdoor burning entirely, while everyone else should use extra caution with flames.
Warm Tuesday, Cooler Friday
Monday should reach 71 degrees under partly sunny skies, followed by mostly sunny Tuesday near 75. Veterans Day looks partly sunny and warm near 75, with only a slight rain chance and mostly cloudy skies Wednesday night.
Another front is expected Thursday, when the high should be around 74 before temperatures fall into the mid-50s Thursday night. Friday should be sunny but cooler, near 65, and Saturday stays sunny near 63; overnight lows in New Orleans are forecast near 49 Friday night and 51 Saturday night.
The latest outlook lists no watches, warnings or advisories for the area. Sunday through Wednesday look comfortable for errands, walks and outdoor plans, while the end of the week is better suited to a jacket than a patio fan.
