Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding in the Central U.S.; A Dangerous Heatwave Coming to the West

A slow moving cold front will bring multiple rounds of widespread heavy rain, localized flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms from the central Plains into the Great Lakes through Saturday. A dangerous heatwave with record breaking and triple digit temperatures is expected this weekend into next week over the Northwest U.S. Excessive Heat Watches and Warnings have been issued. Read More >

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Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint	79°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	25 Jun 8:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Abbeville LA

Today

Chance
T-storms
High: 89 °F
Tonight

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Low: 74 °F
Saturday

Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
High: 89 °F
Saturday
Night

Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Low: 73 °F
Sunday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
High: 88 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 74 °F
Monday

T-storms
High: 87 °F
Monday
Night

T-storms
Likely
Low: 73 °F
Tuesday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
High: 88 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east after midnight.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms after 7am. High near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.