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Tropical Storm Edouard Along the Gulf Coast; Heat Expands Eastward

Tropical Storm Edouard off the central Gulf Coast will bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rainfall to portions of Upper Texas and southwestern Louisiana coasts Tuesday into Wednesday. Storm Surge Watches and Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect. Hot and humid conditions will continue to expand from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

De Ridder, Beauregard Parish Airport (KDRI)

Lat: 30.83°NLon: 93.34°WElev: 207ft.

Overcast

85°F

29°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 31 Aug 7:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

De Ridder LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Labor Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
De Ridder LA
 30.85°N 93.28°W
Last Update:
6:46 pm CDT Aug 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Aug 31, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 7, 2026
 
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