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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA)

Lat: 30.03°NLon: 91.88°WElev: 13ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 1 Oct 2:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Abbeville LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 86. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 86. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Abbeville LA
 29.97°N 92.08°W
Last Update:
2:45 am CDT Oct 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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