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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

A Few Clouds

63°F

17°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Mar 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Elmer LA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Elmer LA
 31.1°N 92.72°W
Last Update:
2:45 am CDT Mar 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Mar 22, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 28, 2026
 
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