Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Purdue University Airport (KLAF)

Lat: 40.41°NLon: 86.95°WElev: 604ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 19 Apr 7:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lafayette, Purdue University Airport IN

Flood Warning until April 22, 08:00am
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Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Warning until April 22, 08:00am

    NOW until
    8:00am Mon

    Flood Warning

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 57 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 38. West wind around 10 mph.

    Gradual
    Clearing

    Low: 38 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 53 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 9 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 36 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 58 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Clear

    Low: 37 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 64 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 49 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 38. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 9 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 37. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
Lafayette, Purdue University Airport IN
 40.42°N 86.91°W (Elev. 604 ft)
8:15 am EDT Apr 19, 2024
8am EDT Apr 19, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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