Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest
A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >
Current conditions at
Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)
Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.
Fair
79°F
26°C
| Humidity | 67% |
| Wind Speed | Vrbl 6 mph |
| Barometer | 29.86 in (1010.9 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 67°F (19°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 81°F (27°C) |
| Last update | 2 Aug 8:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Midway LA
Today
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
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Point Forecast:
Midway LA
31.7°N 92.17°W (Elev. 217 ft)
31.7°N 92.17°W (Elev. 217 ft)
6:30 am CDT Aug 2, 2026
9am CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
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