Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall From the Southern High Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, gusty winds and heavy rainfall will be possible over the next few days from New Mexico to Texas, into western Mississippi. Additional heavy rainfall over previously saturated soils may lead to flash and urban flooding. Isolated thunderstorms will also be possible across portions of the Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Louisiana Regional Airport (KREG)

Lat: 30.17°NLon: 90.94°WElev: 14ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 6:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Old Jefferson LA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Old Jefferson LA
 30.36°N 91.02°W
6:21 am CDT May 12, 2024
7am CDT May 12, 2024-6pm CDT May 18, 2024
 
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