Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Minden Airport (KMNE)

Lat: 32.65°NLon: 93.3°WElev: 278ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 4 Oct 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Cotton Valley LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Cotton Valley LA
 32.78°N 93.44°W (Elev. 236 ft)
12:15 pm CDT Oct 4, 2025
12pm CDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm CDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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