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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

A Few Clouds

89°F

32°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.9 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 22 Jun 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Bentley LA

Heat Advisory until June 22, 06:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until June 22, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Sun

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Bentley LA
 31.43°N 92.47°W (Elev. 154 ft)
Last Update:
6:20 am CDT Jun 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Jun 22, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 28, 2025
 
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