Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Minden Airport (KMNE)

Lat: 32.65°NLon: 93.3°WElev: 278ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 11:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Cotton Valley LA

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  High near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Cotton Valley LA
 32.76°N 93.39°W (Elev. 217 ft)
9:55 am CDT Mar 9, 2026
11am CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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