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Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 21 May 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Duson LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Memorial Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Duson LA
 30.22°N 92.18°W
Last Update:
1:55 pm CDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 27, 2026
 
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