Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 19 Aug 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Bentley LA

Heat Advisory August 19, 01:33am until August 20, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 19, 01:33am until August 20, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Bentley LA
 31.46°N 92.47°W (Elev. 177 ft)
1:25 am CDT Aug 19, 2026
1am CDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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