New Orleans is starting November with a cloudy, humid morning around 72 degrees, and the warm air is sticking around for at least one more day. A few showers could pass through before 2 p.m., but the chance of rain is only 20% as east winds run 10 to 15 mph.
Clouds And Breezes Hold On Monday
Temperatures should climb to about 78 degrees Monday before easing slightly during the afternoon. Tonight will remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures near 70 degrees and a light east breeze continuing overnight.
How Monday’s Warmth Compares
Monday’s forecast high is a little above the long-term climate normal for early November. According to the National Weather Service New Orleans, the 1991–2020 normal high for Nov. 2 is 75°F, compared with a forecast high of 78°F.
Tuesday Brings A Better Chance Of Storms
Tuesday is expected to bring the week’s higher rain chances, with showers or thunderstorms possible between 3 and 5 p.m. WGNO describes the overall severe-weather threat as low, though stronger storms could produce isolated gusty winds. More showers and storms may develop Tuesday night into early Wednesday.
Sunny Skies Return Later This Week
Wednesday could start with showers before turning partly sunny, with a high near 81 degrees. Drier weather should settle in by Thursday, when sunny skies and a high near 79 are expected, followed by mostly sunny conditions Friday and cooler overnight temperatures in the upper 50s, as reported by National Weather Service.
Coastal Water Levels Bear Watching
Persistent easterly winds may push water toward east-facing shorelines and cause minor coastal flooding near high tide Monday morning. The National Weather Service has a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect through 9 a.m. Monday for parts of the Louisiana coast, while a Small Craft Advisory continues through midnight for sections of nearby coastal waters.
A Cooler Weekend Finish
Saturday should be mostly sunny with a high near 74 degrees, though a slight chance of showers returns after noon. Sunday stays mostly sunny and cooler, with a high near 72 and another slight chance of rain.
