Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 20, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Fog/Mist

76°F

24°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	20 Aug 6:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Bentley LA

Heat Advisory August 20, 07:27am until August 20, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 20, 07:27am until August 20, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Wed
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 97 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.