Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	SW 5 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	24 Aug 6:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Kaplan LA

Heat Advisory August 24, 11:00am until August 24, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.