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August 5, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Emergency Cooling Centers Available for Residents to Stay Cool Amid Excessive Heat

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the New Orleans area is experiencing dangerously high temperatures this week. NWS has issued a heat advisory, and additional heat-related advisories and warnings are likely. A combination of heat and humidity could lead to daytime high heat index values, or “feels like” temperatures, of 110 to 115 degrees between Monday, Aug. 5 to Friday, Aug. 9. 

July 29, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Emergency Cooling Centers Available for Residents to Stay Cool Amid Excessive Heat

July 15, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Emergency Cooling Centers Remain Available for Residents to Stay Cool Amid Excessive Heat

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the New Orleans area is experiencing dangerously high temperatures into this week. A combination of heat and humidity could lead to daytime high heat index values, or “feels like” temperatures, of 103 to 112 degrees between Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19.

July 6, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Emergency Cooling Centers Remain Open this Weekend as Excessive Heat Continues

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the New Orleans area is experiencing dangerously high temperatures into this weekend. A combination of heat and humidity could lead to daytime high heat index values, or “feels like” temperatures, of 108 to 113 degrees between Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7.

July 3, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City Continues to Open Emergency Cooling Centers amid Ongoing Excessive Heat

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the New Orleans area is experiencing dangerously high temperatures this week. A combination of heat and humidity could lead to daytime high heat index values, or “feels like” temperatures, of 108 to 118 degrees between Wednesday, July 3 - Friday, July 5.

July 1, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City Opens Emergency Cooling Centers Amid Ongoing Excessive Heat Warnings

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the New Orleans area is experiencing dangerously high temperatures this week. A combination of heat and humidity could lead to daytime high heat index values, or “feels like” temperatures, of 108 to 118 degrees between Monday, July 1 and Wednesday, July 3. 

June 28, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OPENS EMERGENCY COOLING CENTERS AS EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING CONTINUES

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the New Orleans area could experience dangerously high temperatures over the weekend and into next week. A combination of heat and humidity could lead to daytime high heat index values, or “feels like” temperatures of 108 to 112 degrees over the next several days.

June 25, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Excessive Heat Warning Issued for New Orleans, City to Open Cooling Centers

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Tuesday, June 25. The weather forecast indicates that high humidity levels will result in heat index values – representing “feels like” degrees in New Orleans. Dangerously hot temperatures are expected to reach a heat index of 109 degrees by Saturday, June 28.

May 28, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Cantrell, City Officials and Partners Update Residents on Preparations for 2024 Hurricane Season

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today joined public health and safety officials to provide an overview of local, state and federal preparations for the upcoming hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.  

April 10, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Public Safety Preparations for French Quarter Fest, Issues Traffic and Transportation Reminders

The City of New Orleans today announced the public safety measures in place ahead of French Quarter Festival, which is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to New Orleans. Residents are encouraged to prepare for heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic and to celebrate safely throughout the weekend.