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Florence Departs U.S. But Rivers Will Rise Further In Carolinas; Heavy Rain Continues In Midwest

Major-to-record river flooding will continue across the Carolinas for days to weeks to come as rainfall from Florence makes its way through area river systems. Meanwhile, a stationary front extending through the Midwest will be a focus for heavy rain with localized flash flooding across the Upper Midwest midweek; severe thunderstorms are also possible in this region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

98°F

37°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index106°F (41°C)
Last update 19 Sep 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Monroe LA

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 98 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 75 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 95 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 73 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 93 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 73 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 90 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 72 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 87 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
Monroe LA
 32.51°N 92.07°W (Elev. 72 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 am CDT Sep 19, 2018
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Sep 19, 2018-6pm CDT Sep 25, 2018
 
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