Major Winter Storm in the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather from the Mid-South to Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snowfall, strong winds, blizzard conditions and freezing rain to the Northern Plains into the Great Lakes region. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-south to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Critical fire weather concerns shift to the southern Rockies and Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

A Few Clouds and Breezy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 21 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.56 in (1000.9 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 15 Mar 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WNW Columbia LA

Tornado Watch March 15, 07:16pm until March 16, 12:00am
Wind Advisory March 15, 07:16pm until March 16, 07:00pm
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Tornado Watch
Wind Advisory
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    Tornado Watch March 15, 07:16pm until March 16, 12:00am
    Wind Advisory March 15, 07:16pm until March 16, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 37 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 37. Southwest wind around 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles WNW Columbia LA
 32.18°N 92.27°W (Elev. 197 ft)
6:48 pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
7pm CDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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