Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Roads False River Regional Airport (KHZR)

Lat: 30.72°NLon: 91.48°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 23 Apr 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

New Roads LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
New Roads LA
 30.71°N 91.46°W
5:00 am CDT Apr 23, 2026
12pm CDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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