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Critical to Extreme Fire Weather Threats Persist in Southern California; Snow Expected in the Northeast

Extremely critical fire weather conditions persist in southern California. Fire weather conditions will remain critical in southern California through Wednesday. Widespread poor air quality due to wildfire smoke is expected across California through the week. Snow will develop over parts of Northern New England, including some lake-effect snow downwind from the Great Lakes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 17 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.6 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 13 Nov 9:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Lafayette LA

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 44. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 44 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Cloudy

    Low: 34 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 48 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 29 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 54 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Clear

    Low: 34 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    Sunny

    High: 60 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph.

    Clear

    Low: 40 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 67 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 44. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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Point Forecast:
Lafayette LA
 30.22°N 92.03°W
Last Update:
9:06 am CST Nov 13, 2018
Forecast Valid:
10am CST Nov 13, 2018-6pm CST Nov 19, 2018
 
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