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.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 7:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Kurthwood LA

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • 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: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Kurthwood LA
 31.4°N 93.14°W (Elev. 279 ft)
6:15 pm CDT Apr 11, 2026
8pm CDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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