Residents of the Alexandria/Pineville area should prepare for potentially severe weather conditions today, with showers and thunderstorms forecasted mainly before 2 pm. Some storms may bring heavy rain and gusty winds, and patchy fog is likely between 10 am and 11 am. The high temperature is expected to reach near 79°F (26°C), with a south wind of 10 to 15 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph. There’s a 90% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with patchy fog developing after 4 am. The low temperature will be around 65°F (18°C), with a southeast wind of 5 to 10 mph.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, there’s a slight 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Widespread dense fog is expected early in the morning, gradually giving way to mostly cloudy skies, then becoming sunny with a high near 86°F (30°C). The wind will be calm in the morning, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday night will see partly cloudy conditions, with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 pm. The low temperature will be around 66°F (19°C), with a south wind around 5 mph.
On Wednesday, there’s a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 pm. The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 84°F (29°C), and a southeast wind of 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday night will continue with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 67°F (19°C). The southeast wind will be around 10 mph.
Approaching Thursday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms remains at 40%, mainly after 2 pm. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 83°F (28°C) and a southeast wind of 10 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph.
Thursday night carries a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 68°F (20°C). The south wind will blow at 10 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph.
As we head into Friday, there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8 am. The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 84°F (29°C) and a southeast wind of around 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday night will see showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 pm and 2 am. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a low around 65°F (18°C).
Looking towards the weekend, both Saturday and Sunday carry a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high near 83°F (28°C), while Sunday will be partly sunny with a high near 86°F (30°C).
Residents are advised to stay updated on the weather forecast and take necessary precautions during periods of inclement weather.
Source: NWS
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