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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.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 10:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNW Kurthwood LA

  • Today

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

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °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. Light northeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Light northeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNW Kurthwood LA
 31.42°N 93.22°W (Elev. 305 ft)
Last Update:
6:30 am CDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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