Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 20 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 6 Mar 2:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Alexandria LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely between midnight and 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am.  Patchy fog after 2am. Low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 81. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely between midnight and 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Patchy fog after 2am. Low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Alexandria LA
 31.32°N 92.45°W
2:45 pm CST Mar 6, 2026
3pm CST Mar 6, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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