Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

De Ridder, Beauregard Parish Airport (KDRI)

Lat: 30.83°NLon: 93.34°WElev: 207ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	S 3 mph
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	75°F (24°C)
Last update	12 Jul 5:55 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Fort Polk North LA

Today
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 85. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.