Gulf low brings rain and coastal concerns to start the week

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A cold front has ushered in cooler temperatures across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, setting the stage for a chilly weekend. However, changes are on the way as a disturbance moves into the gulf and helps develop a low pressure system near the coast.

Sunday will start chilly, but temperatures will gradually warm into the middle 60s. Clouds will increase throughout the day as a disturbance approaches from the west. Rain chances will begin increasing Sunday night, with scattered showers developing across the region.

A developing gulf hybrid low will move south of the Louisiana coastline on Monday, bringing scattered light to moderate rain to parts of the region. Most locations are expected to receive less than an inch of rain, but some areas could pick up more depending on exact rainfall placement.

Along with the rain, persistent easterly and northeasterly winds will remain elevated. gusts could reach 30 mph or higher, especially near the coast. Those winds could create coastal flooding concerns Monday and Tuesday. Hazardous marine conditions are expected to continue off and on through the middle of next week, with some gusts potentially reaching gale force over gulf waters.

Rain chances will gradually decrease Monday night as the gulf system moves east. a few lingering showers cannot be ruled out very early Tuesday morning, especially across coastal southeast Louisiana, but most areas should dry out by the afternoon.

Temperatures will start the week on the cooler side, with highs in the 60s Monday and upper 60s to around 70 Tuesday. A warming trend will follow as drier weather returns.

By Wednesday, highs will climb into the low to middle 70s, with temperatures approaching the upper 70s by Friday.

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