As of 12:29 PM CDT on September 5, 2026, out of 488 cities in Louisiana in our database, 467 cities (96%) have a UV Index reading of Very High, 11 cities (2%) have a UV Index reading of Moderate, 8 cities (2%) have a UV Index reading of High, while 2 cities (0%) have a UV Index reading of Low. The city with the highest UV Index reading right now is Empire, LA with a reading of 9.3.
Over the next 24 hours, the highest UV Index reading in Louisiana is expected to be 10.2 in Buras between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT today.
| Range | 0 - 2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 7 | 8 - 10 | 11+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | |||||
| Risk | Low | Moderate | High | Very High | Extreme |