Water Board Begins Emergency Watermain Repair
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is repairing a watermain at Duels and Pauger Streets, causing lower water pressure across several neighborhoods.
New Orleans Weather and Disaster News
Across New Orleans, coverage here takes in weather conditions, natural disasters, and the safety and recovery efforts surrounding major events. Reporting follows incoming storm systems, emergency declarations and environmental threats.
Current Conditions
Clouds And Humidity Increased In New Orleans
The city experienced rising humidity and cloud cover on Sunday evening as winds calmed.
Emergency Response
Live Poll
Do you support the use of drones by police to respond to emergencies in your area?
NOPD Will Deploy Drones in New Orleans by Halloween
The city will launch a drone-as-first-responder program in the Eighth District on October 31, 2026.
Safety
New Orleans Installs Litter Booms in City Canals
The city aims to prevent trash from polluting local waterways and reduce flood risks through new debris collection.
Forecasts
Louisiana Forecast Swings From Warm to Chilly
Southeast Louisiana temperatures rise to the 80s Thursday before a stronger cold front brings a chill by Sunday morning.
Severe Weather
Live Poll
Do you trust your local utility provider to keep the power on during severe weather?
Hurricane Isaias Caused New Orleans Power Outages
Strong winds from the Category 3 storm left thousands of New Orleans residents without power on Friday.
More in Weather and Disaster
Day to day, that means monitoring potential hazards, emergency responses, recovery initiatives and the safety measures meant to protect the public. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, wherever a climate event or disaster takes hold. Geographic positioning and low elevation define the hazards here, as storm surges and persistent flooding remain constant risks. Seasonal hurricane activity and the stress it places on existing infrastructure form the core of local disaster reporting.