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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

Patterson Memorial (KPTN)

Lat: 29.72°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 10ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SE 9 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 30 Sep 11:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Charenton LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 102. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: 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 91. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 91 °F

    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, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 102. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
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 91. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charenton LA
 29.87°N 91.54°W
Last Update:
12:46 pm CDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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