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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

96°F

36°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 13 Aug 6:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Saint Maurice LA

Heat Advisory August 13, 06:25pm until August 16, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory August 13, 06:25pm until August 16, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Saint Maurice LA
 31.76°N 92.95°W (Elev. 151 ft)
Last Update:
6:20 pm CDT Aug 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Aug 13, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 20, 2026
 
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