Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oakdale, Allen Parish Airport (KACP)

Lat: 30.75°NLon: 92.69°WElev: 108ft.

Partly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	30.06 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	4 Jul 9:35 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Basile LA

Independence Day
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 90 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely 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. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76.