Heavy Rainfall Threat for Portions of Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Heat Linger for Southeast and Expands for the West

Moisture and nearby frontal boundary will focus more showers and thunderstorms for portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. Rainfall could be locally heavy resulting instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, the heat lingers for areas of the Southeast and expands across the Western U.S. the next several days. Between these areas, severe thunderstorms possible for the Plains and Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Minden Airport (KMNE)

Lat: 32.65°NLon: 93.3°WElev: 278ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 6 Jul 5:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Athens LA

Severe T-storm Watch until July 6, 10:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until July 6, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Mon

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 93 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Athens LA
 32.69°N 93.04°W (Elev. 407 ft)
4:57 pm CDT Jul 6, 2026
5pm CDT Jul 6, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 13, 2026
 
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