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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 20 Jun 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Rhinehart LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Rhinehart LA
 31.63°N 92.04°W (Elev. 105 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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