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

83°F

28°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 6 Oct 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Perry LA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Columbus Day
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Perry LA
 29.95°N 92.16°W
10:16 am CDT Oct 6, 2026
11am CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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