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Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

A Few Clouds

100°F

38°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index106°F (41°C)
Last update 17 Aug 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Hamburg LA

Heat Advisory August 18, 12:00pm until August 18, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory August 17, 04:22pm until August 17, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory August 17, 04:22pm until August 17, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 111. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 111. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 111. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 111. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hamburg LA
 31.04°N 91.93°W
Last Update:
2:45 pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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