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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

58°F

14°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.6 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Apr 11:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Colfax LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: 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: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
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
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
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. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Colfax LA
 31.48°N 92.61°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
12:05 am CDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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