Get out the sweaters and the warm cider because the cooler fall weather is here to stay this week, forecasters said.

South Louisiana residents woke up Monday to lows that fell below 60 degrees in certain areas, and similar lows are expected throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.

Lows are forecast to be between the low-50s to mid-60s and highs between the mid-70s to mid-to-upper-80s for the rest of the week, according to the NWS forecast.

The week is also expected to be largely sunny, with only a 30% chance of rain on Tuesday in areas around southwest Mississippi.

"Get ready for a pleasant week!" A post from the NWS Monday morning said.

It also looks like Halloween in south Louisiana is shaping up to be chilly, New Orleans meteorologists said.

"I see signs of

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