Weather forecast for today
Essen, LA

Today, on Friday, May 2, cloud build-up may lead to afternoon thunderstorms.
Minimal precipitation is predicted. The temperature will vary between a maximum of a blazing 87.8°F and a minimum of a comfortable 64.4°F.
The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is calculated to be a sizzling 98.6°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
This predicted maximum temperature is expected to mirror May's typical high of 85.3°F.
Sunrise will be at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:44 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 26min.

Currently, the sky is mostly clear, providing excellent visibility.
The temperature is an agreeable 71.6°F. The current temperature is relatively far from today's maximum-forecasted 87.8°F.

Today, a combination of gloomy and stormy weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is predicted from 4 pm to 8 pm and at 11 pm. With light precipitation of 0.12", most rainfall is expected at 6 pm.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 86°F and the lowest temperature of 68°F. The hottest part of the day will be from 1 pm to 3 pm.
The maximum temperature will be similar to the average high of 85.3°F in May. The night temperature will be also similar to the standard May low of 66°F.

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