Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from August 15, 11:00 AM CDT until August 15, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Mostly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	30.19 in (1022.3 mb)
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	15 Aug 9:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Sunset LA

Heat Advisory August 15, 11:00am until August 15, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 98 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 98 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 99 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 98 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 98 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Thursday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Additional Forecasts and Information

Zone Area Forecast for St. Landry Parish, LA

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

Sunset LA
30.4°N 92.07°W

7:45 am CDT Aug 15, 2026

Forecast Valid:

10am CDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2026

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Chance of Precipitation