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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Weather Forecast for New Orleans, LA

Tuesday, August 11 · updated throughout the day · scores run 0–100, higher is a kinder day

54

Manageable

A manageable day, but worth pacing. Some factors may affect Inflammatory Bowel Disease symptoms.

5-day outlook

Today

54

Manageable

Wed

49

Rough

Thu

37

Rough

Fri

43

Rough

Sat

43

Rough

How weather affects inflammatory bowel disease

Not every weather factor hits every condition the same way. These are the inputs our Inflammatory Bowel Disease scoring model weighs most heavily — and in New Orleans (South), they interact with the local climate pattern: Houston, Atlanta, and Miami — humid-subtropical conditions across the Southeast and Gulf Coast.

Temperature

25% of score

Both cold stress and excessive heat trigger IBD flares. Cold increases intestinal permeability, while heat causes dehydration that concentrates bile acids and irritates the gut lining.

Air quality

22% of score

Airborne pollutants are increasingly linked to intestinal inflammation and IBD flare risk. Particulate matter triggers immune responses in the gut lining.

Humidity

18% of score

Low humidity increases dehydration risk which worsens diarrhea-related fluid loss. High humidity promotes bacterial and mold growth that can trigger immune responses.

Barometric pressure changes

15% of score

Barometric pressure shifts correlate with changes in GI motility and abdominal pain, likely through autonomic nervous system effects on gut function.

Daily temperature swings

12% of score

Large temperature swings stress the autonomic nervous system, disrupting gut motility and increasing the likelihood of cramping and urgency.

This forecast uses New Orleans's weather. Yours should use your street's.

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Research behind the Inflammatory Bowel Disease model

  • Ananthakrishnan AN, et al. 'Environmental triggers in IBD: a review of progress and evidence.' American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2011;106(4):574-588.
  • Kaplan GG, et al. 'The inflammatory bowel diseases and ambient air pollution.' Gastroenterology. 2009;137(5):1723-1730.
  • Elten M, et al. 'Ambient air pollution and the risk of pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease.' Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. 2020;26(5):641-652.

Felt That is not a medical service. Forecast scores describe weather conditions associated with symptom changes in published research and community-reported patterns — they are not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual responses to weather vary widely. Always consult your healthcare provider about managing your condition.