Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic; Active Pattern Continues in Hawaii

Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected today from the ArkLaTex and Lower Mississippi Valley through the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Thunderstorms may produce heavy to excessive rain that could pose a flooding threat today from east Texas into New York. A powerful kona storm will continue to impact Hawaii through Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Tornado Watch in effect from March 11, 11:25 AM CDT until March 11, 06:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	S 14 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	11 Mar 10:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Simpson LA

Tornado Watch until March 11, 06:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch until March 11, 06:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Wed
Tornado Watch
Today
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 64 °F
Becoming
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 41 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 48 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 47. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.