Severe Weather Across the Southeast; Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth for the West

Severe thunderstorms will continue today across portions of the Southeast as this system tracks offshore. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions will increase fire weather concerns for areas of central Florida today; The threat shifts into portions of the northern Plains on Friday. Record warmth will spread for the southern Plains, Southwest, central Great Basin and interior California next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houma-Terrebonne Airport (KHUM)

Lat: 29.56°NLon: 90.66°WElev: 3ft.

Fog/Mist

77°F

25°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 7 May 6:50 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Mathews LA

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 80. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mathews LA
 29.69°N 90.57°W
6:41 am CDT May 7, 2026
7am CDT May 7, 2026-6pm CDT May 13, 2026
 
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