Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bogalusa, George R Carr Memorial Air Field (KBXA)

Lat: 30.81°NLon: 89.86°WElev: 118ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	NE 7 mph
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	12 Aug 9:15 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Franklinton LA

Today
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.