Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from September 7, 10:00 AM CDT until September 7, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	NW 3 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	103°F (39°C)
Last update	7 Sep 10:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Georgetown LA

Heat Advisory until September 7, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until September 7, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
Labor Day
High: 98 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 100 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Gradual
Clearing
Wednesday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 109. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

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

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.