Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from June 20, 12:00 PM CDT until June 20, 06:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Louisiana Regional Airport (KREG)

Lat: 30.17°NLon: 90.94°WElev: 14ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.95 in
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	20 Jun 6:35 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Uncle Sam LA

Heat Advisory June 20, 12:00pm until June 20, 06:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 78 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 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.

Sunday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.