Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Louisiana Regional Airport (KREG)

Lat: 30.17°NLon: 90.94°WElev: 14ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	29.96 in
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	17 Jun 9:15 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW White Castle LA

Today
High: 86 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Juneteenth
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 86. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

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

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. East wind 5 to 10 mph.