Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 20, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fog/Mist

76°F

24°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.93 in
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Heat Index	75°F (24°C)
Last update	20 Aug 5:15 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Calvin LA

Heat Advisory August 20, 05:27am until August 20, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 20, 05:27am until August 20, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Wed
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 97 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.