Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 24, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	E 8 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	24 Aug 2:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Dry Prong LA

Heat Advisory August 24, 03:36pm until August 24, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 24, 03:36pm until August 24, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 95 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Wednesday
High: 98 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 94 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. East wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.