Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Life-threatening, potentially catastrophic flash flooding expected along the central Gulf Coast as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Isolated brief tornadoes and damaging gusts remain possible overnight in the Southeast. Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms may cause lightning-ignited fires and erratic behavior due to gusty winds across parts of the West Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from June 19, 09:10 AM CDT until June 19, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Overcast

86°F

30°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.92 in
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	19 Jun 10:35 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Powhatan LA

Flood Watch until June 19, 07:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch until June 19, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Fri
Flood Watch
Juneteenth
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Juneteenth

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Patchy fog between 11pm and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog between 8am and 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

Monday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 93.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.