Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 10 Mar 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Ball LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Ball LA
 31.43°N 92.42°W (Elev. 144 ft)
1:47 pm CDT Mar 10, 2026
3pm CDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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