Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 20, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity	45%
Wind Speed	NE 6 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	106°F (41°C)
Last update	20 Aug 3:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Richwood LA

Heat Advisory August 20, 04:07pm until August 20, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 20, 04:07pm until August 20, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Wed
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 98 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.