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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1005.5 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 17 Jun 8:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbia LA

Flood Watch June 17, 09:56pm until June 18, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch June 17, 09:56pm until June 18, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. High near 90. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 90 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 77 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 76 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. High near 90. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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 93.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbia LA
 32.11°N 92.08°W (Elev. 148 ft)
Last Update:
6:31 pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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