Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Minden Airport (KMNE)

Lat: 32.65°NLon: 93.3°WElev: 278ft.

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Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Gibsland LA

Heat Advisory August 20, 02:28pm until August 20, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 20, 02:28pm until August 20, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 96 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. North wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Gibsland LA
 32.55°N 92.99°W (Elev. 285 ft)
12:30 pm CDT Aug 20, 2025
2pm CDT Aug 20, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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