Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA)

Lat: 30.03°NLon: 91.88°WElev: 13ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	7 Sep 9:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Erath LA

Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 90 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming east 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.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East 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 south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

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 75.

Monday

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