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Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 17 May 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Olla LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
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Point Forecast:
Olla LA
 31.91°N 92.25°W (Elev. 148 ft)
Last Update:
5:12 am CDT May 17, 2024
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT May 17, 2024-6pm CDT May 23, 2024
 
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