Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall Today

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. this week. A heat wave over the Southwest U.S. will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms will produce heavy to excessive rainfall with significant flash flooding across portions of southern New England today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from July 29, 10:00 AM CDT until July 29, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Alexandria International Airport (KAEX)

Lat: 31.33° N Lon: 92.56° W Elev: 89 ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	29 Jul 10:53 am CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Rapides Parish

Today

Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. West winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 108.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Thursday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 106.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 106.

Friday Night And Saturday

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 105.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.

Sunday Night Through Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.