Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 18 Aug 8:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Verda LA

Heat Advisory August 18, 09:09pm until August 19, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 18, 09:09pm until August 19, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Verda LA
 31.6°N 92.79°W (Elev. 98 ft)
6:30 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
9pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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