Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.1 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 28 Jul 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE Downsville LA

Heat Advisory July 28, 05:51am until July 28, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 28, 05:51am until July 28, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ENE Downsville LA
 32.65°N 92.29°W (Elev. 167 ft)
3:15 am CDT Jul 28, 2026
5am CDT Jul 28, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
 
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