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Excessive Rainfall Possible for the Gulf Coast and Florida; October Heat Wave in California

A slow moving front will be the focus area for heavy to excessive rainfall and a threat for flash/urban flooding across parts of the Gulf Coast into central/northern Florida early this week. Abnormally hot, potentially record-breaking, temperatures will continue for southern California and stretch north toward the Bay Area and Central Valley this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

76°F

24°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Heat Index75°F (24°C)
Last update 4 Oct 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Youngsville LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Youngsville LA
 30.11°N 92°W
Last Update:
6:45 pm CDT Oct 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Oct 4, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 11, 2026
 
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