Active National Weather Service alert for New Orleans, Louisiana 70123: Heat Advisory. Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 11:51AM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA Until Sun, 8:00 PM CDT.
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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 11:51AM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA Expires Sun, 8:00 PM CDT.

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New Orleans, Louisiana 70123

Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for New Orleans, Louisiana 70123. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

98°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms20% rain
97°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms24% rain
95°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms33% rain
91°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms32% rain
89°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms18% rain
86°Partly Cloudy9% rain
84°Partly Cloudy7% rain
84°Partly Cloudy3% rain

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Highest chance 33%

Scattered precipitation is possible. The highest official hourly chance is 33%; check the radar before heading out.

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Official NWS outlook

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High / low temperatures

Today

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99°80°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
33%
Wind
N 5 mph
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
7:35 PM

Mon

96°80°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
42%
Wind
W 5 mph
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
7:34 PM

Tue

93°79°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Precipitation
69%
Wind
NW 5 mph
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
7:33 PM

Wed

94°79°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
54%
Wind
W 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
7:32 PM

Thu

92°77°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Precipitation
66%
Wind
W 5 mph
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
7:31 PM

Fri

92°77°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
52%
Wind
NW 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Sunset
7:30 PM

Sat

92°78°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
41%
Wind
NE 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Sunset
7:28 PM

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Weather for a healthier day

Healthy Weather

Real Feel105°F
Walking is not recommended now

Current official weather conditions may be unsafe for this activity.

WindSW5 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 3 AM–5 AM

Walking: 1% average rain chance, near 82°F, with winds near 5 mph. Review the active Heat Advisory.

Official EPA AirNowLocal air qualityNew Orleans, Louisiana 70123
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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now20%next hour
Humidity44%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Light wind with little expected outdoor impact.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure29.93 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance33%
Dew point72°F
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Heat Advisory

Applies to: Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Assumption; St. James; St. John The Baptist; Upper St. Bernard; Lower St. Bernard; Northern Tangipahoa; Southeast St. Tammany; Western Orleans; Eastern Orleans; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension; Upper Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Lower Plaquemines; Central Jefferson; Coastal Jefferson; Upper Lafourche; Lower Lafourche; Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern JacksonIssued by: NWS New Orleans LAHeat Advisory issued August 23 at 11:51AM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Alert details* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Safety instructionsDrink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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