Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

74°F

23°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Kelly LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Kelly LA
 31.95°N 92.19°W (Elev. 180 ft)
4:33 pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
6pm CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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