Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Mar 8:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Atlanta LA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 77. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 77. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Atlanta LA
 31.8°N 92.6°W (Elev. 157 ft)
6:20 am CDT Mar 14, 2026
8am CDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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