Get ready for much colder conditions.
WWL TV Meteorologist Alexandra Cranford says a big cool down is on the way for the coming week.
"A freeze watch is in effect from Monday at 10 p.m. until Tuesday at 8 a.m. for areas north of the lake and in Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. John and St. James parishes."
She says the change is already starting with cooler and windy weather and temperatures falling into the 50s Sunday night.
"Colder air surges in overnight and during the day Monday," Cranford said. "We'll start Monday cold and windy in the 40s."
The high temperature Monday is expected to only be around 54 degrees.
"Monday night will bring the coldest weather we've had since early February. Look for lows in the New Orleans metro area near 37 degrees with patchy frost. A light freeze is expected north of the lake and away from the city where lows will be upper 20s to around 30 degrees."
The meteorologist advises protecting plants and pets on both sides of the lake Monday night into Tuesday morning.
MONDAY MORNING:
Mostly cloudy, much colder and windy. Lows north: 42 and south: 49. Wind N/NW 12-20 mph.
MONDAY:
Much colder and windy with clearing skies by midday/afternoon. High: 54. Wind NW 12-20 mph.
TUESDAY:
Sunny and cold. Lows north: 28 with a light freeze and south: 37 with patchy frost. High: 56.
WEDNESDAY:
Partly cloudy, breezy and cool with a 20% chance for showers. Lows north: 32 with a light freeze and south: 41. High: 65.
THURSDAY:
Mostly cloudy, breezy and cool with a 50% chance for scattered showers or thunderstorms. Lows north: 49 and south: 55. High: 66.
FRIDAY:
Mostly cloudy, breezy and cool with a 20% chance for isolated showers. Lows north: 40 and south: 45. High: 58.
SATURDAY:
Mostly sunny and cool. Lows north: 39 and south: 45. High: 59.
SUNDAY:
Mostly sunny and cool. Lows north: 40 and south: 46. High: 61.
