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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA)

Lat: 30.03°NLon: 91.88°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 2 Aug 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SSW Cow Island LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SSW Cow Island LA
 29.64°N 92.46°W
Last Update:
2:45 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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