NEW ORLEANS — The chances for a sweeping cold front next weekend are increasing. Forecast models show a surge of air running 10 to 20 degrees below normal heading straight for the Gulf Coast. The cold air is expected to arrive around Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14. Once again, the big weather change looks set to land on a weekend.
Cold Air Pours Into the South
Temperature maps show much colder-than-normal air spreading across the central and southern U.S. The coldest departures, shown in purple, cover much of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. The cold reaches all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.
Colder air also stretches across Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Much of the Midwest and Ohio Valley is also shown running colder than normal. It is one of the most widespread cold shots of the season so far.
Gulf Coast Cities Feel the Chill
Cities along the Gulf Coast could see a sharp drop in temperatures. That includes Houston, Beaumont, Lake Charles, New Orleans, and Mobile. Pensacola and the Florida Panhandle are also in the colder zone.
Inland cities like Jackson, Shreveport, Montgomery, and Birmingham may feel the chill even more. Morning lows could drop well below what these areas usually see in mid-November. Afternoons will feel crisp and cool behind the front.
Florida and the Southeast Coast Also Cooler
The cold air is shown pushing into north and central Florida. Areas near Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Orlando could turn noticeably cooler. South Florida may stay a bit milder…