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Central Louisiana's Forecast

Today's Forecast

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  • 52°
  • 34°

TODAY...Expect plenty of sunshine with a chilly temperatures and a few clouds, this afternoon. Highs 49-55. NNE wind 2-12mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT...Increasing clouds and temperatures becoming cold, again. Lows 31-37. Little or no wind.

FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy skies with continued increasing cover and rising rain chances, becoming a Very Likely chance (80% for rain tonight) during the PM hours in advance of our next front. Highs 55-60. SE wind 6-14 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT... Cloudy skies with a continued likely chance for rain as a front moves thorough the area and a mild feel. Lows 50-56. Light & Variable wind.

SATURDAY... Early rain, followed by lingering showers then clearing skies and cooling temps as a front moves out of the area. Highs 62-68. Variable winds that will be light to moderate.

7-Day Forecast: Alexandria

Thursday
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  • 34°

Crisp

Friday
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  • 53°

80% PM Rain

Saturday
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  • 38°

60% AM Rain

Sunday
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  • 32°

Cool

Monday
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  • 35°

Cool

Tuesday
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  • 40°

Enjoy!

Wednesday
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  • 38°

Seasonal

Currently in Alexandria, LA as of

  • 33°(Feels like 28°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: NE @ 6 mph
  • Barometer: 30.56 in.
  • Sunrise: 07:00
  • Sunset: 17:08
  • Humidity: 78%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Fort Polk (South)

Currently in Fort Polk, LA as of

  • 32°(Feels like 24°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: NE @ 10 mph, gusting to 16 mph
  • Barometer: 30.54 in.
  • Sunrise: 07:01
  • Sunset: 17:11
  • Humidity: 85%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Natchitoches

Thursday
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Clear

Friday
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  • 32°

Rain

Saturday
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  • 52°

Cloudy

Sunday
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  • 37°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
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  • 59°
  • 31°

Clear

Tuesday
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  • 64°
  • 37°

Clear

Wednesday
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  • 43°

Cloudy

Currently in Natchitoches, LA as of

  • 33°(Feels like 27°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: NE @ 7 mph
  • Barometer: 30.58 in.
  • Sunrise: 07:03
  • Sunset: 17:10
  • Humidity: 84%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: De Ridder

Thursday
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Clear

Friday
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  • 26°

Rain

Saturday
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  • 49°

Cloudy

Sunday
Sunday's Forecast Image
  • 50°
  • 37°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
Monday's Forecast Image
  • 62°
  • 30°

Clear

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 65°
  • 34°

Clear

Wednesday
Wednesday's Forecast Image
  • 59°
  • 41°

Cloudy

Currently in De Ridder, LA as of

  • 33°(Feels like 27°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: NNE @ 7 mph
  • Barometer: 30.56 in.
  • Sunrise: 07:02
  • Sunset: 17:13
  • Humidity: 85%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Lafayette

Thursday
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Clear

Friday
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  • 57°
  • 33°

Rain

Saturday
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  • 62°
  • 52°

Cloudy

Sunday
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  • 51°
  • 38°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
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  • 60°
  • 29°

Clear

Tuesday
Tuesday's Forecast Image
  • 64°
  • 37°

Clear

Wednesday
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  • 59°
  • 44°

Cloudy

Currently in Lafayette, LA as of

  • 38°(Feels like 30°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: NNE @ 12 mph
  • Barometer: 30.52 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:55
  • Sunset: 17:09
  • Humidity: 82%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Ruston

Thursday
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  • 54°
  • °

Clear

Friday
Friday's Forecast Image
  • 64°
  • 37°

Cloudy

Saturday
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  • 69°
  • 60°

Rain

Sunday
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  • 55°
  • 45°

Partly Cloudy

Monday
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  • 57°
  • 34°

Clear

Tuesday
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  • 64°
  • 40°

Clear

Wednesday
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  • 63°
  • 47°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Ruston, LA as of

  • 30°(Feels like 26°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: NNE @ 3 mph
  • Barometer: 30.63 in.
  • Sunrise: 07:03
  • Sunset: 17:06
  • Humidity: 92%
  • UV Index: 10.00

Regional Conditions

Alexandria, LA
33°
Fort Polk, LA
32°
Natchitoches, LA
33°
De Ridder, LA
33°
Lafayette, LA
38°
Ruston, LA
30°

  • Wednesday, December 11 2013 10:25 PM EST2013-12-12 03:25:14 GMT
    The Latest Weather Watchers Reports From Around Central Louisiana.
    The Latest Weather Watchers Reports From Around Central Louisiana.

  • Wednesday, December 11 2013 5:40 PM EST2013-12-11 22:40:26 GMT
    Red River/Black River System Location Pool/Flood Stage Today's Stage Trend Crest History Grand Ecore 33.0 22.7  +0.4   Red River Lock 3 n/a 71.7  +1.4 Alexandria 32.0 21.7  +0.4 Red River
    Central Louisiana's daily Hydrology Report.

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  • Chief Meteorologist tkonvicka@kalb.com Tom began work at News Channel 5 in November, 1984. He earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics and geosciences in 1981 from Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
    Chief Meteorologist

    tkonvicka@kalb.com

  • Meteorologist dew@kalb.com Dorrell joined the team in June 2010 as the weekend meteorologist. He came to us from WLOX-TV in Biloxi, Mississippi where he was a Back-up Meteorologist and Production
    Meteorologist 

    dew@kalb.com
     

  • Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist rpenton@kalb.com Rachael Penton joined the KALB team in February 2012 as a Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist. She comes to CenLa from Mobile, Alabama where she was
    Anchor/Reporter/Meteorologist

    rpenton@kalb.com

  • Robert Gauthreaux III is a New Orleans native who has always been fascinated with weather. Even his mother wondered why he always wanted to watch the Doppler radar on TV at such a young age. His real introduction
    Meteorologist/Reporter

    rgauthreaux@kalb.com

     

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