Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Mar 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Claiborne LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Claiborne LA
 32.52°N 92.21°W (Elev. 98 ft)
2:21 pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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