Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Life-threatening, potentially catastrophic flash flooding expected along the central Gulf Coast as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Isolated brief tornadoes and damaging gusts remain possible overnight in the Southeast. Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms may cause lightning-ignited fires and erratic behavior due to gusty winds across parts of the West Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fog/Mist

81°F

27°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 81°F (27°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 19 Jun 7:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Melrose LA

Heat Advisory June 19, 12:00pm until June 19, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 76 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Patchy fog between 8am and 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 91 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Juneteenth
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog between 8am and 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Melrose LA
 31.53°N 92.95°W (Elev. 125 ft)
6:31 am CDT Jun 19, 2026
8am CDT Jun 19, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 25, 2026
 
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