Hurricane Isaias to Approach the Northern Gulf Coast on Friday
Isaias is expected to approach the northern Gulf Coast as a strong hurricane on Friday, bringing life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, heavy rain, and severe thunderstorms across the region and Southeast into the weekend, with risks of flooding and tornadoes. Read More >
Current conditions at
Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)
Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.
Fair
82°F
28°C
| Humidity | 60% |
| Wind Speed | NE 8 mph |
| Barometer | 29.97 in (1014.6 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 67°F (19°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 84°F (29°C) |
| Last update | 8 Oct 10:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles S Kaplan LA
Today
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 87 °F
Sunny then
Chance
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
ShowersSaturday
High: 82 °F
Chance
ShowersSaturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Columbus Day
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Kaplan LA
29.98°N 92.29°W
29.98°N 92.29°W
10:26 am CDT Oct 8, 2026
11am CDT Oct 8, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 14, 2026
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