Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA)

Lat: 30.03°NLon: 91.88°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	SW 10 mph
Barometer	30.10 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	12 Jul 2:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE New Iberia LA

This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday
High: 84 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. High near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.