Heat and Fire Weather Concerns West; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms from Plains to mid-Atlantic

Thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall is expected from the Central Plains to the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and across the Southeast. Severe weather from the Upper Midwest to Central Plains increases on Friday. Major to Extreme HeatRisk continues across the Southern Plains to the lower Mississippi Valley late this week. Fire weather concerns for the northern Rockies and northern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA)

Lat: 30.03°NLon: 91.88°WElev: 13ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Light Rain Fog/Mist

76°F

24°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	SE 14 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	10 Sep 3:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Perry LA

This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.