October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 6 Oct 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Jena LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Light northeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Light northeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Jena LA
 31.77°N 92.09°W (Elev. 190 ft)
1:49 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
3pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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