Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Fog/Mist

73°F

23°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 3 Jul 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Goudeau LA

  • Today

    Today: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Goudeau LA
 30.88°N 92.01°W
2:46 am CDT Jul 3, 2026
4am CDT Jul 3, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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