Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from August 26, 11:00 AM CDT until August 26, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Fog/Mist

77°F

25°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	26 Aug 7:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Colfax LA

Heat Advisory August 26, 11:00am until August 26, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 101 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 95 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 95 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 96 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 71.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.