Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Light Rain

75°F

24°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NW Gorum LA

Flood Watch June 20, 12:52pm until June 20, 03:00pm
Flood Warning until June 20, 02:15pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch June 20, 12:52pm until June 20, 03:00pm
    Flood Warning until June 20, 02:15pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NW Gorum LA
 31.51°N 93.03°W (Elev. 249 ft)
12:20 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
12pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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