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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oakdale, Allen Parish Airport (KACP)

Lat: 30.75°NLon: 92.69°WElev: 108ft.

Partly Cloudy

93°F

34°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 30 Sep 2:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Basile LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 91. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 91. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Basile LA
 30.48°N 92.6°W
Last Update:
2:45 pm CDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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