Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Minden Airport (KMNE)

Lat: 32.65° N Lon: 93.3° W Elev: 278 ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 19 Aug 11:35 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Claiborne Parish

Today
Partly cloudy. Hot with highs around 102. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 102. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 108 in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 102. West winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 109 in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.



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627 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
 
 

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