Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch until June 19, 07:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

New Roads False River Regional Airport (KHZR)

Lat: 30.72°NLon: 91.48°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.71 in
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	18 Jun 12:55 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Bayou Current LA

Flood Watch June 18, 01:19am until June 19, 07:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch June 18, 01:19am until June 19, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Fri
Flood Watch
Overnight
Low: 75 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 79 °F
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 75. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. High near 89. Heat index values as high as 110. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Juneteenth

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 113. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

A slight chance of thunderstorms, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 10 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south after midnight.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.