Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

70°F

21°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	SE 7 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	4 Mar 6:53 pm CST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Simmesport LA

Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Patchy
Fog
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Patchy Fog
then Partly
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 85 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. High near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.