Blistering Heat Wave Across Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley This Weekend; Wet Weather In The East
A scorching Heat Wave will continue across the southern tier of the country. Temperatures and Heat Indices will reach or easily surpass triple digits, as a ridge of high pressure dominates. Widespread Excessive Heat Warnings and Advisories are in effect, will persist and spread into the Southwest/CA next week. Meanwhile, locally heavy rain will be possible for the OH Valley/Mid-Atl/Northeast. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)
Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.
Fair
80°F
27°C
| Humidity | 94% |
| Wind Speed | W 6 mph |
| Barometer | 29.98 in (1015.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 78°F (26°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 86°F (30°C) |
| Last update | 21 Jul 5:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Lafayette LA
Heat Advisory July 21, 12:00pm until July 21, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory July 22, 12:00pm until July 22, 08:00pm
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Today
Hot
High: 97 °F
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Tonight
Mostly Clear
Low: 81 °F
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Sunday
Hot
High: 99 °F
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Sunday
Night
Partly Cloudy
Low: 80 °F
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Monday
Mostly Sunny
High: 96 °F
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Monday
NightPartly Cloudy
Low: 76 °F
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Tuesday
Sunny
High: 94 °F
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Tuesday
NightMostly Clear
Low: 75 °F
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Wednesday
Mostly Sunny
High: 95 °F
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 111. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Additional Forecasts and Information
Point Forecast:
Lafayette LA
30.22°N 92.03°W
30.22°N 92.03°W
6:06 am CDT Jul 21, 2018
6am CDT Jul 21, 2018-6pm CDT Jul 27, 2018
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