Heavy Rain in the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains; Critical Fire in the West

Locally heavy rain and flash flooding will be possible today into tonight near the Mid-Atlantic/Carolina coast. Storms with large hail and severe wind gusts are expected across parts of the central and northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley. Dry thunderstorms, and warm, dry, and windy conditions will produce fire weather conditions in parts of the Great Basin and northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 79°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index103°F (39°C)
Last update 14 Aug 10:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Joyce LA

Heat Advisory until August 14, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until August 14, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 95 °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

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 112. Calm wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 112. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Joyce LA
 31.89°N 92.49°W (Elev. 115 ft)
6:20 am CDT Aug 14, 2025
11am CDT Aug 14, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 20, 2025
 
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