
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
88°F
31°C
| Humidity | 45% |
| Wind Speed | NE 12 G 21 mph |
| Barometer | 29.87 in (1011.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 64°F (18°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 89°F (32°C) |
| Last update | 8 Oct 3:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles ENE Kaplan LA
Tonight

Low: 69 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 88 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
ShowersFriday Night

Low: 69 °F
Increasing
CloudsSaturday

High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night

Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday

High: 89 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night

Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Columbus Day

High: 90 °F
Sunny
Monday Night

Low: 70 °F
Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest 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 90. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 72.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Kaplan LA
30.02°N 92.24°W
30.02°N 92.24°W
3:46 pm CDT Oct 8, 2026
4pm CDT Oct 8, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 15, 2026


