Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 19 Mar 4:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Victoria LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 83. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 83 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 83. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Victoria LA
 31.69°N 93.27°W (Elev. 197 ft)
2:20 pm CDT Mar 19, 2026
4pm CDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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