Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 24, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.99 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	24 Aug 8:55 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Powhatan LA

Heat Advisory August 24, 09:10am until August 24, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 24, 09:10am until August 24, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 99 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 97 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 96 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Friday

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