Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4° N Lon: 92.28° W Elev: 85 ft.

68°F

20°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 12:53 am CST
Detailed forecast for

Avoyelles Parish

Today
Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Saturday Night
Cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.



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123 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2026
 
 

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