Severe Thunderstorms in the High Plains and Upper Midwest; Excessive Rainfall Along the Texas Coast; Dangerous Heat Wave From the Midwest to the Northeast

Strong to severe thunderstorms will continue through Monday evening in the northern Plains and shift to the central Plains and Upper Midwest Tuesday. Hail and damaging winds will be the main threats. A system in the Western Gulf Coast will bring multiple rounds of heavy rainfall to the Texas coast the next several days. A long duration heat wave will bring impacts to the Midwest and Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Louisiana Regional Airport (KREG)

Lat: 30.17°NLon: 90.94°WElev: 14ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 18 Jun 5:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

North Vacherie LA

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 86 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Juneteenth
A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
North Vacherie LA
 30.01°N 90.72°W
4:31 am CDT Jun 18, 2024
5am CDT Jun 18, 2024-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2024
 
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