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Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Mar 10:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Gueydan LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Gueydan LA
 30°N 92.43°W
Last Update:
11:25 pm CST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CST Mar 6, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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