Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Patterson Memorial (KPTN)

Lat: 29.72°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 10ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity and Windy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	NE 29 G 36 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	24 Aug 3:56 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Amelia LA

Heat Advisory until August 24, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until August 24, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 78 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms. Steady temperature around 88. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 78. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Calm wind.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 10am. High near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 77.