Highs will stay in the 60s Friday through Sunday! A taste of winter is on the way for the Gulf Coast late this week into the weekend of November 13–15.
A large dip in the jet stream will send a strong cold front south toward the Gulf Coast and Florida, bringing temperatures 5 to 15 degrees or more below average in some areas.
Across south Louisiana and south Mississippi, afternoon highs are expected to remain in the 60s Friday through Sunday. Mornings will be chilly, with Saturday looking like the coldest start of the weekend.
Here’s a look at the projected lows:
- Friday morning: Lower 40s Northshore, Lower 50s South Shore
- Saturday morning: Mid to upper 30s on the Northshore, Upper 40s South Shore
- Sunday morning: Upper 30s to lower 40s Northshore, Lower 50s South Shore
Gardeners should keep an eye on Saturday morning’s forecast. Patchy frost is possible in rural locations north of Lake Pontchartrain, depending in part on how much winds relax overnight. Frost isn’t guaranteed, but it may be worth protecting tropical plants and other cold-sensitive vegetation.
Farther north, the cold air could bring a first frost or freeze to some southern areas, especially north of the I-20 corridor from Birmingham to Atlanta.
The chilly stretch won’t last all week. A warm-up is expected by the middle of next week, with highs returning to the mid-70s.
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