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

New Roads False River Regional Airport (KHZR)

Lat: 30.72°NLon: 91.48°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	29.86 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	30 Apr 12:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Ventress LA

This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 63 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 47 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 80 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast 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.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Steady temperature around 63. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 54. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday

Showers likely before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

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