Major Winter Storm in the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather from the Mid-South to Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snowfall, strong winds, blizzard conditions and freezing rain to the Northern Plains into the Great Lakes region. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-south to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Critical fire weather concerns shift to the southern Rockies and Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 18 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.65 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 15 Mar 1:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Victoria LA

Wind Advisory March 15, 02:15pm until March 16, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory March 15, 02:15pm until March 16, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 84 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 15 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 15 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Victoria LA
 31.69°N 93.27°W (Elev. 197 ft)
1:56 pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
2pm CDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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