GULF COAST — A series of cold fronts is on the way for the Gulf Coast, bringing a real taste of fall to the region. The first front arrives Wednesday with drier, less muggy, and slightly cooler conditions. A second, stronger cold front follows late this week or over the weekend, with a growing signal for much cooler than average temperatures by late weekend and into next week.
First Cold Front Wednesday Brings Drier and Less Muggy Air
The first cold front is expected to move through the Gulf Coast on Wednesday. Behind it, humidity levels will drop, bringing a noticeable change from the muggy conditions that have lingered across the region.
Temperatures will cool slightly after the first front passes, though the bigger change is still a few days away. The drier air will make mornings and evenings feel more comfortable across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.
Stronger Second Front Arrives Late Week Into the Weekend
A secondary and stronger cold front is expected to push through late this week or over the weekend. This front will bring a deeper push of cooler air across the entire Gulf Coast and much of the Southeast.
By late weekend and into early next week, temperatures are expected to run well below average. Residents planning outdoor activities should be ready for a sharp change from the mild weather of recent weeks.
Louisiana Coast and South Mississippi Run the Most Below Normal
Early next week, the largest temperature departures are expected near the Louisiana coast, where readings could run around 6 to 7 degrees below normal. Areas near New Orleans and south Mississippi are projected to run roughly 5 to 6 degrees below average…