Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.03 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	2 Jul 5:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Colfax LA

Today
High: 94 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 95 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 95 °F
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

Independence Day

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 60%.