Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Life-threatening, potentially catastrophic flash flooding expected along the central Gulf Coast as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Isolated brief tornadoes and damaging gusts remain possible overnight in the Southeast. Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms may cause lightning-ignited fires and erratic behavior due to gusty winds across parts of the West Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from June 19, 10:00 AM CDT until June 19, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

New Roads False River Regional Airport (KHZR)

Lat: 30.72°NLon: 91.48°WElev: 39ft.

A Few Clouds

89°F

32°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	81°F (27°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	108°F (42°C)
Last update	19 Jun 11:15 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Simmesport LA

Heat Advisory until June 19, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until June 19, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Fri
Heat Advisory
Juneteenth
High: 93 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Juneteenth

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 113. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

Sunday

A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 93. 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. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.