Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mid-Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches are in effect. Major Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are forecast through Tuesday in the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 19, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Light Rain

74°F

23°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	NW 6 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	19 Aug 1:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Joyce LA

Heat Advisory August 19, 02:47am until August 19, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 19, 02:47am until August 19, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Tue
Heat Advisory
Overnight
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 99 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 98 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.