Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Mostly Cloudy

93°F

34°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	100°F (38°C)
Last update	28 Aug 2:55 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Melrose LA

This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Labor Day
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. High near 82. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then rain likely between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Labor Day

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 87.