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

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

67°F

19°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Mar 9:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Center Point LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers between noon and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers between noon and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 85. 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. Cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
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 66.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Center Point LA
 31.25°N 92.29°W
10:25 pm CST Mar 4, 2026
10pm CST Mar 4, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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