Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA)

Lat: 30.03°NLon: 91.88°WElev: 13ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 2 Aug 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Louisa LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Louisa LA
 29.76°N 91.8°W
1:55 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
2pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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