Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 7 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 10 Mar 3:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Florien LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  High near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Florien LA
 31.4°N 93.46°W (Elev. 217 ft)
1:47 pm CDT Mar 10, 2026
3pm CDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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