Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	24 Aug 11:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW West Monroe LA

Today
High: 92 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 98 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 99 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 97 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 97 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight

A chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.