Hourly Weather | Today Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Active Weather Warnings
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
6 PM
Cloudy Weather
61°
Feels Like 55°
0
Humidity: 36%
UV Index: 0
Wind: 10 mph
7 PM
Cloudy Night
57°
Feels Like 54°
0
Humidity: 47%
UV Index: 0
Wind: 9 mph
8 PM
Cloudy Night
55°
Feels Like 52°
0
Humidity: 55%
UV Index: 0
Wind: 9 mph
9 PM
Cloudy Night
55°
Feels Like 52°
0
Humidity: 61%
UV Index: 0
Wind: 8 mph
10 PM
Cloudy Night
54°
Feels Like 52°
0
Humidity: 66%
UV Index: 0
Wind: 8 mph
11 PM
Cloudy Night
55°
Feels Like 50°
0
Humidity: 70%
UV Index: 0
Wind: 9 mph

Hourly Air Quality Forecast - AQI (US EPA)

6 PM
63 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: O3
Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

  • PM2.5: 4 µg/m³
  • PM10: 5.69 µg/m³
  • O3: 0.058 ppm
  • NO2: 0.2 ppb
  • SO2: 0.3 ppb
  • CO: 0.14 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

7 PM
64 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: O3
Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

  • PM2.5: 4.08 µg/m³
  • PM10: 6.27 µg/m³
  • O3: 0.059 ppm
  • NO2: 0.2 ppb
  • SO2: 0.3 ppb
  • CO: 0.14 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

8 PM
65 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: O3
Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

  • PM2.5: 4.16 µg/m³
  • PM10: 6.91 µg/m³
  • O3: 0.059 ppm
  • NO2: 0.2 ppb
  • SO2: 0.3 ppb
  • CO: 0.13 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

9 PM
65 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: O3
Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

  • PM2.5: 4.17 µg/m³
  • PM10: 7.54 µg/m³
  • O3: 0.059 ppm
  • NO2: 0.2 ppb
  • SO2: 0.3 ppb
  • CO: 0.13 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

10 PM
65 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: O3
Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

  • PM2.5: 4.16 µg/m³
  • PM10: 8.16 µg/m³
  • O3: 0.059 ppm
  • NO2: 0.2 ppb
  • SO2: 0.3 ppb
  • CO: 0.13 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

11 PM
64 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: O3
Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

  • PM2.5: 4.09 µg/m³
  • PM10: 8.63 µg/m³
  • O3: 0.058 ppm
  • NO2: 0.2 ppb
  • SO2: 0.2 ppb
  • CO: 0.13 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Baton Rouge

Moderate Expected Observed

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 9:35AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Feb 24, 9:35 AM Feb 24, 6:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA: All of southeastern Louisiana as well as
Wilkinson, Amite, Pike, Walthall and Pearl River Counties in
southern Mississippi.

* TIMING: From 9 now until 6 pm CST this evening.

* 20 FOOT WIND: South 5 to 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 20 to 25 percent.

* FUELS: Moderate to extreme drought continues across portions of
the area.

* IMPACTS: Weather conditions will be favorable for wildfire
growth and spread.
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Outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires are discouraged. Avoid parking vehicles or using welding or grinding equipment near dry grass, brush, and weeds. Do not toss cigarette butts on the ground. Ensure tow chains do not drag on the ground. Be sure to report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.
Updated: Feb 24, 4:49 PM Source: NWS Alert