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

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 2 Jul 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Fairbanks LA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 95 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Fairbanks LA
 32.58°N 92.07°W (Elev. 72 ft)
6:30 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
11am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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