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Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Oct 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Ruby LA

Red Flag Warning October 9, 11:00am until October 9, 07:00pm
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Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Ruby LA
 31.29°N 92.29°W
Last Update:
7:45 pm CDT Oct 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm CDT Oct 8, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 15, 2026
 
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