Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. 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 85%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 20 Jun 1:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Saint Maurice LA

Flood Watch June 20, 02:31pm until June 20, 03:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch June 20, 02:31pm until June 20, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Sat

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 103. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 103. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Saint Maurice LA
 31.76°N 92.97°W (Elev. 85 ft)
1:30 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
2pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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