Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains, Tennessee Valley and Southeast

Numerous severe thunderstorms with a potential for 60-80 mph winds, along with tornadoes (some strong), and large to very large hail are expected across the northern and central Plains through tonight. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of North Dakota and Minnesota, and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast through tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2° N Lon: 91.99° W Elev: 39 ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Jun 10:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Lafayette Parish

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny with highs around 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Humid with highs around 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday Night Through Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs around 90. Lows in the upper 70s.
Monday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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306 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026
 
 

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