Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity	25%
Wind Speed	E 8 mph
Barometer	30.41 in (1030.2 mb)
Dewpoint	8°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	36°F (2°C)
Last update	17 Mar 9:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Simpson LA

Today
High: 58 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 85.

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

Simpson LA
31.26°N 93.01°W

7:45 am CDT Mar 17, 2026

Forecast Valid:

10am CDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 23, 2026

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