October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Patterson Memorial (KPTN)

Lat: 29.72°NLon: 91.33°WElev: 10ft.

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 6 Oct 2:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Amelia LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Amelia LA
 29.68°N 91.1°W
2:45 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
3pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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