Cold Front Weakens As It Reaches New Orleans
Highs stay in the upper 70s Monday before a system arrives Wednesday, bringing lower humidity and potential for isolated storms.
By John Ferrari ·
New Orleans residents face a week that begins muggy and ends cooler. A weak cold front is expected to sweep through the region by Wednesday, though meteorologists warn it will lose much of its power before reaching the metro area.
Monday brings cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 70s. Humidity remains high, creating conditions for a few passing showers from the southeast. Despite the dampness, the likelihood of widespread rain stays low throughout the day.
Weather conditions remain similar on Tuesday, known as Election Day. The sky will stay mostly overcast with a slight chance of isolated storms. The cold front, tracking in from the northwest, is not expected to impact voting plans or travel significantly until later in the week.
As the system approaches Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, a few showers are possible along the frontal boundary. While the front may produce strong storms in western Louisiana, forecasters indicate those systems will weaken upon arrival in New Orleans. This reduction in intensity has lowered the potential for severe weather in the local area.
The front is scheduled to pass steadily through the region on Wednesday, moving out by the afternoon. Isolated storms could occur during peak daytime heating as the system exits. Following the departure of the front, humidity will drop significantly, and rain chances will remain small through Friday.
Another front is expected to arrive for the weekend. This secondary system will reinforce the lower humidity levels and may push high temperatures down into the lower 70s by Sunday.
