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Hourly forecast

⌖ New Orleans, LA

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

83°Mostly Sunny10% rain
86°Mostly Sunny12% rain
87°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms23% rain
88°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms34% rain
89°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms45% rain
89°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms45% rain
89°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms45% rain
88°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms44% rain

Next 24 hours

Rain Timeline

Highest chance 45%

Most likely around 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM. Expected type: Thunderstorms.

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Official NWS outlook

7-Day Forecast

High / low temperatures

Today

90°77°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
45%
Wind
W 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
7:11 PM

Sun

91°78°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
26%
Wind
W 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM

Mon

92°79°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
24%
Wind
N 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
7:08 PM

Tue

92°79°

Sunny

Precipitation
13%
Wind
NE 0 to 10 mph
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM

Wed

90°78°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
38%
Wind
E 5 to 15 mph
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
7:06 PM

Thu

89°76°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
15%
Wind
E 5 to 15 mph
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
7:05 PM

Fri

90°76°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
27%
Wind
NE 5 to 10 mph
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
7:03 PM

Forecasts, icons, precipitation, wind, and alerts are from the National Weather Service. Sunrise and sunset are calculated locally for the selected coordinates.

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Safety guides

Weather for a healthier day

Healthy Weather

Real Feel94°F
Use caution walking outside

Consider a shorter outing, adjust clothing, and check radar and alerts first.

WindNW3 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 8 PM–10 PM

Walking: 4% average rain chance, near 82°F.

Official EPA AirNowLocal air qualityNew Orleans, LA
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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now10%next hour
Humidity79%current
Daily peak UV forecastCheckingEPA daily maximum · not a current reading

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
Pressure30.02 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance45%
Dew point77°F
Active alertsNone

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