Rare August Cool Front May Drop Humidity Levels in Louisiana

(Lafayette, Louisiana) - The heat is on for just about everyone in Louisiana; however, we may get a break in the humidity levels by early next week.

For the last several days, we've had extreme heat warnings issued for much of the southern region due to heat indices reaching and exceeding 108 degrees, but those warnings may be lifted for at least a few days.

While the cooler fall days may still be a few months away, by early next week, "Mother Nature" may give us a taste of fall as a potential cool front pushes southward.

According to several forecasters on social media, as the high pressure that's been sitting over much of the southern region pushes toward the west of us, that will allow showers back into the forecast by the weekend and potentially bring a rare cool front to the southern states.

If you work outdoors or just enjoy being on your patio in the evenings, this is music to your ears. Now, while this cool front may not drop actual temperatures drastically, lower humidity levels to start the month of August are welcome. Yes, we will take any break from the extreme heat at this point.

When Cool Fronts Arrive in Louisiana

While summer cool fronts are rare, the stronger fronts normally do not arrive in the Bayou State until mid-September or early October. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), early-season cold fronts usually stall north of Louisiana, which leaves us with summer-like temperatures into October.

As for the first true cold fronts in Louisiana, they begin to arrive here in mid-to-late October. However, as you may already know, it can still be warm here even for Halloween.

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Here's a look at the potential cool front that could make a difference in humidity levels to start the month of August, which traditionally is the second hottest month of the year in Louisiana.

For those who have been wanting or needing rain, the rain chances are on the rise as this potential cool front pushes further southward. I know that my yard can use a good soaking, so if anyone knows a good "rain dance," get to stepping.

KATC