Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 8:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Coushatta LA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Coushatta LA
 32.01°N 93.37°W (Elev. 121 ft)
6:20 am CDT Mar 19, 2026
8am CDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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