Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 18, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Minden Airport (KMNE)

Lat: 32.65°NLon: 93.3°WElev: 278ft.

Partly Cloudy

95°F

35°C

Humidity	41%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	30.03 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	100°F (38°C)
Last update	17 Aug 1:15 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Ringgold LA

Heat Advisory August 17, 01:32pm until August 18, 08:00pm

Click here for hazard details and duration

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 17, 01:32pm until August 18, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 99 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 99 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 98 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.