Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the West; Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are likely today across the northern Plains and into the upper Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in widespread critical fire weather through Saturday across parts of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jun 3:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Castor LA

Heat Advisory June 21, 11:00am until June 21, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Castor LA
 32.21°N 93.1°W (Elev. 236 ft)
3:11 am CDT Jun 21, 2025
3am CDT Jun 21, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 27, 2025
 
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