Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Louisiana Regional Airport (KREG)

Lat: 30.17°NLon: 90.94°WElev: 14ft.

Partly Cloudy

92°F

33°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	81°F (27°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	111°F (44°C)
Last update	13 Jul 10:15 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Modeste LA

Today
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 95 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 93 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.