Moke Impacts Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Great Basin to the Plains

Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Moke will begin to impact the Big Island today, risking life-threatening flooding and mudslides in windward and southeast areas. Severe thunderstorms are expected across the northern Rockies/Plains and northern Great Basin. Repeated storms and heavy rainfall may cause flash flooding from the Plains into the Lower MS Valley. Dangerous heat persists across the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 23 Aug 6:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Melrose LA

Heat Advisory August 23, 06:50pm until August 24, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 23, 06:50pm until August 24, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 111. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 109. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 111. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 109. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Melrose LA
 31.55°N 92.98°W (Elev. 89 ft)
6:31 pm CDT Aug 23, 2026
6pm CDT Aug 23, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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