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 Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 18 Aug 8:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Alexandria Esler Regional Airport LA

Heat Advisory August 18, 09:18pm until August 19, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 18, 09:18pm until August 19, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    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: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. 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
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Alexandria Esler Regional Airport LA
 31.48°N 92.29°W (Elev. 59 ft)
6:30 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
9pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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