Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from August 29, 01:00 AM CDT until August 29, 01:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Minden Airport (KMNE)

Lat: 32.65°NLon: 93.3°WElev: 278ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	28 Aug 1:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Taylor LA

Flood Watch August 29, 01:00am until August 29, 01:00pm

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Flood Watch

This Afternoon
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Heavy Rain
Friday
High: 79 °F
Heavy Rain
then T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Labor Day
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 79. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Labor Day

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.