Today:
Central Louisiana will experience a mix of sun and clouds with a slight chance of showers early on, increasing to a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10 AM. The day will be mostly sunny, with a high temperature reaching near 95 degrees. However, the heat index values will make it feel as hot as 106 degrees. Winds will be calm, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation stands at 40%.
Tonight:
Expect a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4 AM. The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 74 degrees. South winds will be around 5 mph, becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday:
A chance of showers and thunderstorms will begin early in the morning between 7 AM and 1 PM, with an increased likelihood of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 PM. The high will be near 91 degrees, with heat index values reaching up to 100 degrees. Winds will be calm, shifting to the west around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night:
Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly before 1 AM. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 72 degrees and calm winds. The chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday:
Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly in the afternoon. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 86 degrees. Winds will be calm, becoming northeast around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night:
There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 AM. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 70 degrees and calm winds.
Saturday:
Showers and thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 90 degrees. Winds will be calm, shifting to the east around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night:
There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 71 degrees and calm winds.
Sunday:
A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm likely after 1 PM. The high will be near 90 degrees, with calm winds becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night:
There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 71 degrees.
Monday:
Showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day, with a high near 87 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night:
There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 71 degrees.
Tuesday:
Showers and thunderstorms are expected, with a high near 90 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 80%.
Stay tuned to local weather updates for any changes in the forecast. Stay safe and take necessary precautions during periods of high heat and potential thunderstorms.