Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Minden Airport (KMNE)

Lat: 32.65°NLon: 93.3°WElev: 278ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Sep 5:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Shongaloo LA

Heat Advisory September 8, 10:00am until September 8, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Shongaloo LA
 32.98°N 93.3°W (Elev. 325 ft)
6:05 am CDT Sep 8, 2026
6am CDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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