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

78°F

26°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 10 Mar 12:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Florien LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  High near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 66 °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 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Florien LA
 31.4°N 93.46°W (Elev. 217 ft)
12:20 pm CDT Mar 10, 2026
1pm CDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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