Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index75°F (24°C)
Last update 29 Jun 11:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SW Joyce LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SW Joyce LA
 31.84°N 92.49°W (Elev. 98 ft)
12:10 am CDT Jun 30, 2026
12am CDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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