Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

De Ridder, Beauregard Parish Airport (KDRI)

Lat: 30.83° N Lon: 93.34° W Elev: 207 ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 4:35 am CST
Detailed forecast for

Vernon Parish

Today
Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Saturday Night
Thunderstorms likely in the evening. Showers likely. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.



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