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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1023.1 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Apr 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Bentley LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Bentley LA
 31.46°N 92.58°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
6:20 pm CDT Apr 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm CDT Apr 5, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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