Critical Fire Weather Persists in the Southern Plains; Severe Weather and Heavy Rain Expected Over the Weekend

High winds and very dry conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of New Mexico and far western Texas through Saturday. Heavy snow will continue in the Central Rockies Heavy rain, flooding, and severe thunderstorm risks increase from the Southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.92 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Apr 3:55 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Saline LA

Today
High: 88 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Monday
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.