Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

Mostly Cloudy

94°F

34°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index106°F (41°C)
Last update 12 Jul 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Claiborne LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 74 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Claiborne LA
 32.52°N 92.18°W (Elev. 105 ft)
1:37 pm CDT Jul 12, 2026
3pm CDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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