Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Fog/Mist

67°F

19°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Gardner LA

Dense Fog Advisory March 9, 07:55am until March 9, 09:00am
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    Dense Fog Advisory March 9, 07:55am until March 9, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Mon

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Today

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Dense
    Fog then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy dense fog before noon. High near 81. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Gardner LA
 31.32°N 92.64°W
7:45 am CDT Mar 9, 2026
7am CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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