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Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Partly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 27 Jul 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Midway LA

Heat Advisory July 27, 10:28am until July 27, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 27, 10:28am until July 27, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Midway LA
 31.75°N 92.17°W (Elev. 148 ft)
Last Update:
6:30 am CDT Jul 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
 
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