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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Minden Airport (KMNE)

Lat: 32.65°NLon: 93.3°WElev: 278ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 2 Jul 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Gibsland LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Gibsland LA
 32.55°N 93.09°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
12:20 pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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