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 >

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Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	19 Apr 2:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lafayette LA

Overnight

Mostly Cloudy
Low: 70 °F
Friday

Patchy Fog
then Partly
Sunny
High: 86 °F
Friday
Night

Increasing
Clouds
Low: 69 °F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy
High: 85 °F
Saturday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Low: 62 °F
Sunday

Showers
High: 70 °F
Sunday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Low: 52 °F
Monday

Mostly Sunny
High: 74 °F
Monday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 56 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 70. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.