National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER)

Lat: 31.74°NLon: 93.1°WElev: 121ft.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 1:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Natchez LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Light north wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Light north wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Natchez LA
 31.67°N 93°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
12:20 am CDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation