Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.88 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Colfax LA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Colfax LA
 31.48°N 92.63°W (Elev. 89 ft)
6:30 am CDT Aug 3, 2026
6am CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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