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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 2:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Simpson LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 98. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then 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. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 86. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 98. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 86. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Simpson LA
 31.26°N 93.01°W
Last Update:
2:46 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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