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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm over the southwest U.S. will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains. Considerable flash flooding is possible across portions of New Mexico and west Texas today through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SE 10 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 29 Sep 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Colfax LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

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

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 88. 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. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Colfax LA
 31.53°N 92.71°W (Elev. 79 ft)
Last Update:
1:29 pm CDT Sep 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Sep 29, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 5, 2026
 
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