Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Roads False River Regional Airport (KHZR)

Lat: 30.72°NLon: 91.48°WElev: 39ft.

A Few Clouds

74°F

23°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 1:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Wakefield LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Wakefield LA
 30.84°N 91.3°W
1:26 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
1pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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