Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oakdale, Allen Parish Airport (KACP)

Lat: 30.75°NLon: 92.69°WElev: 108ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	6 Mar 6:15 am CST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Pitkin LA

Today
High: 85 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
T-storms
Likely
Sunday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Cloudy
Monday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers between noon and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.