Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 24, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

Thunderstorm

76°F

24°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	E 10 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	24 Aug 10:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Columbia LA

Heat Advisory August 24, 11:14am until August 24, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 24, 11:14am until August 24, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 94 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 97 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 99 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 96 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight

A chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.