October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 2:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Kaplan LA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Kaplan LA
 30.09°N 92.24°W
2:45 am CDT Oct 6, 2026
3am CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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