October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 5 Oct 7:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Kurthwood LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Kurthwood LA
 31.4°N 93.14°W (Elev. 279 ft)
6:30 pm CDT Oct 5, 2026
7pm CDT Oct 5, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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