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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Minden Airport (KMNE)

Lat: 32.65°NLon: 93.3°WElev: 278ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 29 Sep 8:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Minden LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Minden LA
 32.62°N 93.28°W (Elev. 256 ft)
Last Update:
6:31 pm CDT Sep 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT Sep 29, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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