Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Apr 7:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Kurthwood LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Kurthwood LA
 31.4°N 93.27°W (Elev. 371 ft)
6:15 pm CDT Apr 11, 2026
7pm CDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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