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Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

98°F

37°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index104°F (40°C)
Last update 17 Aug 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Marksville LA

Heat Advisory until August 17, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory until August 17, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 111. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 111. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 111. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Marksville LA
 31.08°N 92.06°W
Last Update:
1:20 pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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