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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

De Ridder, Beauregard Parish Airport (KDRI)

Lat: 30.83°NLon: 93.34°WElev: 207ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Oct 4:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

De Ridder LA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • 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 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
De Ridder LA
 30.85°N 93.28°W
Last Update:
2:45 am CDT Oct 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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