Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest
A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >
Current conditions at
Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)
Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.
Fair
79°F
26°C
| Humidity | 77% |
| Wind Speed | N 5 mph |
| Barometer | 29.82 in (1010.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 71°F (22°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 82°F (28°C) |
| Last update | 2 Aug 1:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles ESE Simpson LA
Overnight
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Simpson LA
31.24°N 92.98°W
31.24°N 92.98°W
1:55 am CDT Aug 2, 2026
2am CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
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