Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 20, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Thunderstorm

80°F

27°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.91 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	20 Aug 5:55 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Florien LA

Heat Advisory August 20, 06:02pm until August 20, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory August 20, 06:02pm until August 20, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Wed
Heat Advisory
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 97 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.