Weather forecast for today
Ridgecrest, LA

Today, storm clouds will develop in the afternoon, bringing thunder and rain.
The likelihood of rainfall is low, and light precipitation is predicted. Temperature span will be from a high of a tropical 89.6°F to a low of a pleasant 71.6°F.
The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is appraised at a blistering 104°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Today, the hotter forecast high of 89.6°F matches June's pattern over May's.
Sunrise was at 6:02 am and sunset will be at 8:03 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 1min.

Currently, in Ridgecrest, varying cloud coverage is present, with sunny moments breaking through.
The temperature is a moderately hot 77°F. The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 89.6°F forecasted for today.

Today, in Ridgecrest, a combination of cloudy, lightning-active and clear weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is anticipated from 2 pm to 7 pm. With moderate precipitation of 0.16", most rainfall is expected at 5 pm.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 87.8°F and the lowest temperature of 75.2°F. The feels-like temperature will vary between a maximum of 98.6°F and a minimum of 77°F. The hottest part of the day will be from noon to 5 pm.
Today, the high will reflect a pattern closer to June's 89.2°F than May's. Today, expect the temperature to be also more comparable to the typical minimum for June than for May.

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