Mississippi Valley Summer Heat Wave; Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Possible to the North

A dangerous summer heat wave will continue much of the Plains, Mid/Lower Mississippi Valley, Southeast U.S. today and Thursday. Areas of severe thunderstorms may occur today and again on Thursday from parts of the northern/central Rockies and High Plains into the Ohio Valley and Carolinas. Excessive rainfall over similar areas may bring flash flooding today and Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	30.03 in
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	100°F (38°C)
Last update	6 Jul 10:55 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Verda LA

Heat Advisory until July 6, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until July 6, 07:00pm

NOW until
7:00pm Wed

Heat Advisory
Today

Chance
T-storms
High: 96 °F
Tonight

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Low: 75 °F
Thursday

Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 97 °F
Thursday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 76 °F
Friday

Hot
High: 98 °F
Friday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 77 °F
Saturday

Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 99 °F
Saturday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 76 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.