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

Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)

Lat: 32.52°NLon: 92.03°WElev: 72ft.

Fog/Mist

67°F

19°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Marion LA

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 79. 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 70%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Marion LA
 32.84°N 92.31°W (Elev. 121 ft)
6:20 am CDT Mar 9, 2026
7am CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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