Severe Weather Expected From the South to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest; Excessive Heat in Texas

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to develop from the southern Plains to portions of the Midwest Friday. Damaging winds and very large hail will be the primary hazards. On the drier side of the system, critical fire weather conditions will be possible across the Southwest. Meanwhile, excessive heat concerns continue to impact portions of southern Texas and Florida. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.75 in
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	24 May 7:35 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Powhatan LA

Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Memorial Day
High: 97 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Memorial Day

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.