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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

61°F

16°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1023.1 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Apr 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Colfax LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 75 °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 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: 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

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly 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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Colfax LA
 31.55°N 92.71°W (Elev. 89 ft)
Last Update:
6:20 pm CDT Apr 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Apr 5, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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