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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA)

Lat: 30.03°NLon: 91.88°WElev: 13ft.

Fog/Mist

58°F

14°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 4:49 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Erath LA

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Erath LA
 29.97°N 92.03°W
Last Update:
2:45 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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