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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.14 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 19 Mar 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Elmer LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Elmer LA
 31.1°N 92.72°W
Last Update:
3:35 pm CDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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