Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 28 Aug 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Colfax LA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

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

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

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Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Colfax LA
 31.48°N 92.69°W (Elev. 75 ft)
6:30 am CDT Aug 28, 2026
9am CDT Aug 28, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 3, 2026
 
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