Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA)

Lat: 30.03°NLon: 91.88°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Mar 11:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Perry LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm.  Patchy fog after 9pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Perry LA
 29.84°N 92.17°W
12:45 am CST Mar 7, 2026
12am CST Mar 7, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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