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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

A Few Clouds

89°F

32°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 2 Aug 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Rhinehart LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Rhinehart LA
 31.61°N 92.02°W (Elev. 39 ft)
Last Update:
4:46 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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