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Weather in New Orleans, Louisiana

03:50 PM
Now
Cloudy Weather
63° F
Feels Like 63°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 12 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 2
Humidity 31 %
Today
Cloudy Weather
Day 63°
Night 54°
Precipitation 1 %
Wind 8 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 5

New Orleans Weather Forecast Updated

33 minutes ago
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Weather Forecast History
Last Year's Weather on This Day (February 24, 2025)
Partly Sunny with Showers

Day

64°

Night

50°

Wind

9 mph

UV Index

3

Precipitation

80 %

Air Quality in New Orleans

NOW
59 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: O3

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 3.26 µg/m³
PM10 4.24 µg/m³
O3 0.057 ppm
NO2 0.1 ppb
SO2 0.2 ppb
CO 0.13 ppm
NH3 0.31 µg/m³
NO 0.03 µg/m³
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide
NH3 – Ammonia
NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants, there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.5 – 3.26 µg/m³
PM10 – 4.24 µg/m³
O3 – 111.37 µg/m³
NO2 – 0.22 µg/m³
SO2 – 0.55 µg/m³
CO – 149.71 µg/m³
NH3 – 0.31 µg/m³
NO – 0.03 µg/m³
View Hourly Air Quality Forecast

Weather Alerts and Warnings for New Orleans

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, 3:17 PM Source: NWS Alert