October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

De Ridder, Beauregard Parish Airport (KDRI)

Lat: 30.83°NLon: 93.34°WElev: 207ft.

Overcast

89°F

32°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 6 Oct 4:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Fort Polk South LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Fort Polk South LA
 31.01°N 93.22°W
2:45 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
5pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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