Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Partly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Elmer LA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Elmer LA
 31.07°N 92.72°W
2:45 am CDT Aug 3, 2026
4am CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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