October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA)

Lat: 30.03°NLon: 91.88°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 6 Oct 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Louisa LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Louisa LA
 29.76°N 91.8°W
1:20 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
1pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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