Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	30.16 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	4 Mar 10:53 am CST

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNW Kaplan LA

Today
High: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Patchy
Fog
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Dense Fog
then Mostly
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.