Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 7:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Kurthwood LA

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Patchy fog after midnight.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Labor Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Kurthwood LA
 31.4°N 93.14°W (Elev. 279 ft)
6:21 am CDT Aug 28, 2025
7am CDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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