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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm over the southwest U.S. will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains. Considerable flash flooding is possible across portions of New Mexico and west Texas today through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Partly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 29 Sep 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Iota LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 97. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 87. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 97. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 87. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Iota LA
 30.32°N 92.5°W
Last Update:
12:06 pm CDT Sep 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Sep 29, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 5, 2026
 
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