Major Winter Storm in the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather from the Mid-South to Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snowfall, strong winds, blizzard conditions and freezing rain to the Northern Plains into the Great Lakes region. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-south to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Critical fire weather concerns shift to the southern Rockies and Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

De Ridder, Beauregard Parish Airport (KDRI)

Lat: 30.83°NLon: 93.34°WElev: 207ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 18 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.64 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 15 Mar 4:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WNW Caney LA

Wind Advisory March 15, 05:00pm until March 16, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory March 15, 05:00pm until March 16, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 82 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles WNW Caney LA
 31.2°N 93.57°W (Elev. 144 ft)
4:31 pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
5pm CDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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