Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures continue across parts of the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley today. 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

91°F

33°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.01 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	100°F (38°C)
Last update	19 Aug 12:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Verda LA

Heat Advisory August 19, 01:16pm until August 20, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 19, 01:16pm until August 20, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Wed
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 98 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 94 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.