Today: Residents of Alexandria and Pineville should brace themselves for a day of unsettled weather as showers and thunderstorms are likely, particularly before 3pm. The day will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures reaching a high near 80°F. Expect a southeast wind between 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. There’s a 70% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, though higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue into the night, with a particularly active period before 2am. Afterward, showers are likely, accompanied by possible thunderstorms between 2am and 4am. The storms could be severe, bringing heavy rainfall. Temperatures will dip to around 66°F, with a southeast wind increasing to 15 to 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. The chance of precipitation remains high at 80%, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday: The stormy weather pattern persists into Wednesday, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm expected before 1pm. Afterward, there’s a chance of more showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rainfall likely. Temperatures will hover near 80°F, with a southeast wind of 15 to 20 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%, with new rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night: By Wednesday night, the intensity of the storms is expected to diminish, with only a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. However, some storms could still be severe. The night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 55°F. Expect a southwest wind around 15 mph, gusting up to 25 mph.
Looking Ahead: Thursday brings a welcome respite from the stormy weather, with sunny skies and a high near 74°F. Northwest winds of around 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph, will usher in cooler temperatures. Thursday night will be clear, with a low around 47°F.
Friday through Monday: The rest of the week into the weekend promises pleasant weather conditions. Friday will be sunny with a high near 78°F, followed by a mostly clear night with a low around 50°F. Saturday and Sunday will continue the trend of sunny skies, with temperatures climbing to around 82°F and 84°F respectively. Nighttime temperatures will be mild, ranging from the mid-50s to low 60s. Monday will see partly sunny conditions, with a high near 85°F, signaling the start of a warmer period ahead.
Residents are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and exercise caution during severe weather conditions.
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