Today:
Central Louisiana can expect a mix of weather patterns today. There will be a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 AM, followed by another chance of precipitation after 1 PM. The day will be mostly cloudy with temperatures reaching a high near 86°F. An east wind will blow at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The overall chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight:
As night falls, there remains a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 PM, tapering off to a slight chance of showers between 10 PM and midnight. The skies will be mostly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 72°F. East winds will calm to around 5 mph.
Juneteenth:
Celebrations for Juneteenth may see a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon after 1 PM. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 90°F. Heat index values could reach as high as 98°F, so take necessary precautions if spending time outdoors. Winds from the east will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night:
The evening will remain mostly cloudy with temperatures around 73°F. East winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday:
Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 93°F. The east wind will blow at 5 to 10 mph, making for a warm and pleasant day.
Thursday Night:
The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 71°F. Winds will calm, starting from the east at around 5 mph and becoming calm in the evening.
Friday:
A bright and sunny day is forecasted with a high near 94°F. Winds will be calm in the morning, becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday Night:
Clear skies will dominate the night with temperatures dropping to around 71°F. A gentle east wind around 5 mph will become calm.
Saturday:
The weekend starts with more sunshine and a high near 96°F. Winds will be calm in the morning, picking up to around 5 mph from the east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night:
Expect mostly clear skies with a low around 72°F.
Sunday:
Sunday will be sunny and hot with a slight 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be near 97°F.
Sunday Night:
The night will be mostly clear with temperatures around 74°F.
Monday:
The new week starts with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The day will be sunny with a high near 96°F.