Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	103°F (39°C)
Last update	12 Aug 10:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Columbia LA

Today
High: 96 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 95 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 98 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.