Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch until June 18, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.68 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	17 Jun 7:15 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Melrose LA

Flood Watch June 17, 07:37pm until June 18, 07:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch June 17, 07:37pm until June 18, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Thu
Flood Watch
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 78 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Juneteenth
High: 93 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

Monday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.