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Tropical Storm Isaias in the Gulf; California Heat Continues

Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a hurricane on Thursday. Residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle should closely monitor the latest updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 7 Oct 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Jena LA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Jena LA
 31.68°N 92.1°W (Elev. 180 ft)
Last Update:
6:30 am CDT Oct 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Oct 7, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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