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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

93°F

34°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SE 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 30 Sep 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cheneyville LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cheneyville LA
 31.02°N 92.3°W
Last Update:
1:20 pm CDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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