Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 20, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity	58%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	20 Aug 12:15 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Many LA

Heat Advisory August 20, 12:31pm until August 20, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 20, 12:31pm until August 20, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Wed
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 97 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.