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Tropical Moisture Brings Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall to the Southwest; Strong to Locally Severe Storms on the Plains

Heavy rain and flash flooding are possible across portions of the Southwest through Friday, where Flood Watches are in effect. Strong to locally severe thunderstorms are possible today across portions of the Plains. A tropical wave is causing heavy rainfall in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, which may cause urban and small stream flooding and landslides today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 18 Sep 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Jena LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Jena LA
 31.68°N 92.15°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
12:30 pm CDT Sep 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Sep 18, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 24, 2025
 
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