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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall through Memorial Day

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are forecast to impact portions of the Southern Plains, Mid-South, and Tennessee Valley through Memorial Day. Severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, severe wind gusts, and a few tornadoes. Excessive rainfall is also likely and may result in scattered to numerous instances of flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Partly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 13 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 25 May 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Jena LA

Flood Watch May 25, 07:00pm until May 27, 07:00am
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Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 88 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 85 °F

    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Memorial Day
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Jena LA
 31.68°N 92.15°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
4:50 pm CDT May 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT May 25, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 1, 2025
 
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