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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33°NLon: 92.56°WElev: 89ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.9 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Alexandria International Airport LA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alexandria International Airport LA
 31.34°N 92.56°W
Last Update:
7:50 am CDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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