Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Louisiana Regional Airport (KREG)

Lat: 30.17°NLon: 90.94°WElev: 14ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	N 8 mph
Barometer	29.91 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Apr 10:15 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW North Vacherie LA

Today
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 71 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Friday Night
Low: 56 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 50 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 80 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 3pm, then patchy fog after 5pm. High near 71. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog between 8pm and 11pm. Low around 56. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.