Severe Thunderstorms Across the Upper Mississippi Valley and Central Plains; Excessive Rainfall Along the Texas Coast; Hot Conditions from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail and heavy rainfall will be possible this afternoon over the Upper Mississippi Valley and Central Plains. A low pressure system in the Western Gulf of Mexico will bring heavy to excessive rainfall for much of South Texas. A dangerous heat wave will impact much of the Midwest to the Northeast through this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 18 Jun 12:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Coushatta LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Juneteenth
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Coushatta LA
 31.99°N 93.37°W (Elev. 128 ft)
12:12 pm CDT Jun 18, 2024
12pm CDT Jun 18, 2024-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2024
 
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