Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the West; Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are likely today across the northern Plains and into the upper Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in widespread critical fire weather through Saturday across parts of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. 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. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

A Few Clouds with Haze

89°F

32°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 10 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 20 Jun 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Bentley LA

Heat Advisory until June 20, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until June 20, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 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
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Bentley LA
 31.46°N 92.53°W (Elev. 151 ft)
11:55 am CDT Jun 20, 2025
12pm CDT Jun 20, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2025
 
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