Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 6 Aug 3:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Hornbeck LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Hornbeck LA
 31.35°N 93.49°W (Elev. 246 ft)
1:30 pm CDT Aug 6, 2026
4pm CDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 13, 2026
 
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