Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 19, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	18 Aug 6:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Olla LA

Heat Advisory August 18, 07:24am until August 19, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 18, 07:24am until August 19, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Wed
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 102 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 78 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 100 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 99 °F
Hot
Thursday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 99 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 108. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. West wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.