Here's a troubling phrase hurricane forecasters hate but often hear: “It's just a Category 1. Nothing to worry about.”
Weather Alert
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory today, heat index values up to 110 expected. For the Heat Advisory Sunday, heat index values up to 111 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory today, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory Sunday, from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. &&
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New Orleans, LA
Right Now
- Humidity: 62%
- Feels Like: 105°
- Heat Index: 105°
- Wind: 3 mph
- Wind Chill: 91°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 06:08:44 AM
- Sunset: 08:03:13 PM
- Dew Point: 77°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible early. Some passing clouds. Low 79F. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible early. Some passing clouds. Low 79F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny early. Scattered thunderstorms developing later in the day. Hot and humid. High 93F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Weather Alert
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory today, heat index values up to 110 expected. For the Heat Advisory Sunday, heat index values up to 111 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory today, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory Sunday, from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. &&
Next 12 Hours
Wind: SSW @ 2 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 68%
Wind Chill: 89°
Heat Index: 101°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
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Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 71%
Wind Chill: 88°
Heat Index: 100°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: SW @ 2 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 72%
Wind Chill: 86°
Heat Index: 97°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
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Wind Chill: 83°
Heat Index: 92°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: WSW @ 3 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 83%
Wind Chill: 82°
Heat Index: 91°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: WSW @ 3 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
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Wind Chill: 81°
Heat Index: 90°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: W @ 4 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 86%
Wind Chill: 81°
Heat Index: 89°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
Wind: W @ 3 mph
Precip: 7% Chance
Humidity: 87%
Wind Chill: 80°
Heat Index: 88°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: WNW @ 3 mph
Precip: 7% Chance
Humidity: 88%
Wind Chill: 80°
Heat Index: 88°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
Wind: WNW @ 3 mph
Precip: 7% Chance
Humidity: 87%
Wind Chill: 80°
Heat Index: 87°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
Wind: WNW @ 3 mph
Precip: 7% Chance
Humidity: 88%
Wind Chill: 80°
Heat Index: 87°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: WNW @ 3 mph
Precip: 13% Chance
Humidity: 88%
Wind Chill: 81°
Heat Index: 89°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
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