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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

58°F

14°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 9:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Coushatta LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light northeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light northeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Coushatta LA
 31.92°N 93.37°W (Elev. 128 ft)
Last Update:
6:20 am CDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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