Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Partly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.72 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 17 Jun 2:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Coushatta LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Coushatta LA
 31.99°N 93.37°W (Elev. 128 ft)
1:57 pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
3pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2026
 
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