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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

Light Rain

74°F

23°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Richwood LA

Flood Watch June 20, 11:55am until June 20, 03:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch June 20, 11:55am until June 20, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Sat

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 108. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming clear, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 108. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming clear, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Richwood LA
 32.4°N 92.16°W (Elev. 75 ft)
Last Update:
7:40 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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