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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 3:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles E Pelican LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles E Pelican LA
 31.9°N 93.45°W (Elev. 253 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 pm CDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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