Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 20 Jun 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Ball LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Ball LA
 31.48°N 92.34°W (Elev. 141 ft)
3:55 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
6pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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