By Jerry Strahan

Our weather so far this August is slightly cooler than most Augusts over past years. But this coming week will move than likely put us back on track. Temperatures, will be in the upper 70s and highs in the upper 90s to near 100. No rain in the forecast until possibly Friday. 

We are in a medium drought but,  low fire danger.  See the attached screenshots below.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Clear, with a low around 77.

Thursday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

(Jerry Strahan was a first responder in fire and emergency services for almost 45 years. He lives in north Webster Parish and has written weather articles for other publications.)

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