Excessive Rainfall Possible for the Gulf Coast and Florida; October Heat Wave in California

A slow moving front will be the focus area for heavy to excessive rainfall and a threat for flash/urban flooding across parts of the Gulf Coast into central/northern Florida early this week. Abnormally hot, potentially record-breaking, temperatures will continue for southern California and stretch north toward the Bay Area and Central Valley this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Overcast

83°F

28°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	E 6 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	5 Oct 12:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Cottonport LA

This Afternoon
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.