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Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 4 Jul 9:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Victoria LA

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Victoria LA
 31.56°N 93.3°W (Elev. 210 ft)
Last Update:
7:46 am CDT Jul 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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