Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA)

Lat: 30.03°NLon: 91.88°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

92°F

33°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.07 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	105°F (41°C)
Last update	8 Sep 12:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Perry LA

This Afternoon
High: 94 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 90 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 90. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 90. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.