Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Louisiana Regional Airport (KREG)

Lat: 30.17°NLon: 90.94°WElev: 14ft.

Fog/Mist

79°F

26°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 8 Aug 9:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW North Vacherie LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 75 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 74 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  High near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW North Vacherie LA
 30.03°N 90.72°W
12:26 pm CDT Aug 8, 2025
9pm CDT Aug 8, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 15, 2025
 
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