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.

Mostly Cloudy

94°F

34°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	109°F (43°C)
Last update	13 Jul 10:35 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Vacherie LA

Today
High: 91 °F⇓
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Clear
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a temperature falling to around 83 by 4pm. 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

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

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

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.