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.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Perry LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 99. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 89 °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 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °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: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 99. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Perry LA
 29.88°N 92.11°W
7:45 am CDT Oct 6, 2026
9am CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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