Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

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

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.6 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 1:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Avoyelles Parish

Tonight
Mostly clear this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Light and variable winds.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Friday Through Saturday
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 50s.
Saturday Night Through Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Highs in the mid 80s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.



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206 PM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026
 
 

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