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Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

Partly Cloudy

105°F

41°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index111°F (44°C)
Last update 17 Aug 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE West Monroe LA

Heat Advisory August 17, 04:10pm until August 19, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory August 17, 04:10pm until August 19, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 81 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 81 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 111. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 111. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE West Monroe LA
 32.52°N 92.13°W (Elev. 62 ft)
Last Update:
2:10 pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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