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Autumn Temperatures for Eastern Third of the Country; Super Typhoon Approaching Guam

Cooler and less humid conditions for the eastern third of the nation as a cold slides off the east coast. Combination of dry and breezy conditions may result in spread of wildfires across the lower Mississippi Valley. In addition, fire weather conditions linger into portions of Southern California. For Guam, a super typhoon is approaching. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed NE 12 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.40 in (1029.5 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Oct 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Simmesport LA

Wind Advisory October 17, 11:10am until October 17, 04:00pm
Red Flag Warning until October 17, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory October 17, 11:10am until October 17, 04:00pm
    Red Flag Warning until October 17, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Simmesport LA
 31.06°N 91.74°W
Last Update:
7:45 am CDT Oct 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Oct 17, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 23, 2026
 
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