Tropical Storm Ophelia Approaching the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Threats

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will impact the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Meanwhile, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to affect portions of the central U.S. including heavy to excessive rainfall through this weekend. For the Intermountain region, below normal temperatures and some snow for the higher elevations. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA)

Lat: 30.03°NLon: 91.88°WElev: 13ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 23 Sep 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles S Perry LA

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 89 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 79 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 88 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 78 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 88 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 75 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 87 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 76 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 88 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles S Perry LA
 29.68°N 92.12°W
3:45 am CDT Sep 23, 2023
4am CDT Sep 23, 2023-6pm CDT Sep 29, 2023
 
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