I-59 Interstate Road Conditions

I-59

I-59 Road Conditions & Weather

Updated Aug 23, 2026 11:32 PM UTC · 4 states · Mostly dry

Lowest 86°F near Trenton, Georgia · Highest wind 10 mph near Birmingham, Alabama

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Interstate 59 (I‑59) runs from Slidell, Louisiana, to Wildwood, Georgia (near Chattanooga, Tennessee), providing a north–south route through the Gulf Coast and Appalachian foothills. It passes through cities such as Slidell, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Birmingham, Gadsden, and Chattanooga.

  • Road system: Interstate Highway System
  • Year of construction: 1960
  • Length: 445 miles

Temperature

Wind Speed

Rain Precip.

Coverage

Weather data from Aug 23, 2026 11:32 PM UTC

Up to 144 hours

Lowest temp.

86°F

Highest temp.

98°F

Highest wind

10 mph

Pressure

1012-1015 hPa

Current I-59 Conditions by State

Mississippi I-59 road conditions

Dry

  • Meridian 94°F · 5 mph wind · Dry
  • Hattiesburg 98°F · 5 mph wind · Dry

Official Mississippi road conditions (mdottraffic.com) ↗

Alabama I-59 road conditions

Dry

  • Birmingham 91°F · 9 mph wind · Dry
  • Tuscaloosa 93°F · 7 mph wind · Dry

Official Alabama road conditions (algotraffic.com) ↗

Georgia I-59 road conditions

Dry

  • Trenton 88°F · 5 mph wind · Dry
  • Fort Oglethorpe 88°F · 5 mph wind · Dry

Official Georgia road conditions (511ga.org) ↗

Description

See live weather forecast for I‑59. Get real‑time I‑59 road and weather conditions displayed directly on the interactive map for your route through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. The map shows live weather conditions along Interstate 59, updated frequently to help drivers plan safer trips. Forecasts are generated for the next 6 hours at key highway points and include temperature and conditions such as clear skies, rain, storms, snow, high wind, hail, and more.

I-59 Closures & Road Blocks Today

No full closures are reported on I-59 as of Aug 23, 2026 11:32 PM UTC, and no lane closures or roadworks either. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.

Weather conditions overview along the road I-59

Alabama I-59 weather conditions

Huntsville, AL weather

  • Current weather conditions in Huntsville, AL indicate a temperature of 22.0°C (72°F) with a high humidity level of 93%
  • The wind is blowing from the east at 3 km/h (2 mph), and visibility is good at 9.6 km (6.0 miles)
  • The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1017 mb (30.06 inHg)
  • The weather remains sunny, providing pleasant conditions for outdoor activities
  • There are no active weather alerts at this time.

Georgia I-59 weather conditions

Atlanta, GA weather

  • In Atlanta, GA, the current weather is sunny with a temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F) and a humidity level of 80%
  • The wind is blowing from the northwest at 4.5 KPH (2.8 MPH)
  • The pressure is measured at 1013 MB (29.9 inHg), indicating stable conditions
  • Visibility is good at 16 KM (9.9 miles)
  • There are no active weather alerts at this time, and overall conditions are pleasant for outdoor activities.

Louisiana I-59 weather conditions

New Orleans, LA weather

  • In New Orleans, LA, a heat advisory is currently in effect from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM today
  • The weather is sunny with a temperature of 27.8°C (82°F) and a high feels-like temperature expected to reach 43.2°C (109°F) later in the day, which poses a moderate risk for outdoor activities
  • Humidity levels are high at 90%, contributing to the heat stress
  • Winds are light, blowing from the west at about 4 to 8 mph (6 to 13 kph)
  • The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1011 mb (29.83 inHg)
  • Visibility is clear at 16 km (9.9 miles)
  • It is advisable to take precautions against heat-related illnesses during this period.

Mississippi I-59 weather conditions

Gulfport, MS weather

  • In Gulfport, MS, a heat advisory is currently in effect from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM today
  • The temperature is currently around 26.5 °C (79.7 °F) with a high risk of heat-related impacts as the feels-like temperature is expected to reach approximately 41.5 °C (106.7 °F) within the next 5 to 6 hours
  • The humidity level is notably high at 94%, contributing to the discomfort
  • Winds are light, blowing from the northwest at 8 to 9 mph (13 to 14 km/h)
  • The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1015 mb (30.0 inHg), indicating stable conditions, while visibility is good at 8 km (5 miles)
  • The weather is currently characterized by mist and fog, which may affect outdoor activities
  • It's advisable to take precautions against heat exposure during the day.

I-59 Road Weather FAQ

Is I-59 closed right now?
No full closures are reported on I-59. No lane closures or roadworks are reported either.
What are I-59 road conditions today?
The map on this page colours the route along I-59 by what is on the carriageway right now — dry, wet, slush, snow or ice — from radar and surface data, last updated Aug 23, 2026 11:32 PM UTC. Right now temperatures run from 86°F to 98°F and the strongest wind is 10 mph.
How often are I-59 road conditions updated?
The road surface and weather layers are rebuilt whenever this page is opened with data more than ten minutes old, and refreshed on a schedule in between, so nothing here is more than about two hours old even on a road nobody has looked at. Closures and road blocks are re-imported from the state 511 feeds every fifteen minutes, and the written state-by-state summaries are refreshed daily. Every section on this page carries the time its data was fetched.

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